UPS
Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 2022010773 |
| Address | 13700 Independence Pkwy | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76177 |
| Event Date | January 26, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified | Source of Injury | Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.85000, -97.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 26, 2022, at 5:08 a.m., an employee was moving a cart when she contacted a co-worker who was also moving a cart. The employee was pushed against a loading machine, resulting in injured ribs and an injured spleen.
Incident Summary
On January 26, 2022, a worker at UPS in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified, with material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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