FedEx Express
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — MONTROSE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | FedEx Express | Report ID | 2022021850 |
| Address | 483 Little Elk Lake Road | City, State ZIP | MONTROSE, PENNSYLVANIA 18801 |
| Event Date | February 28, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.75000, -75.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell on ice/snow while walking back to his vehicle after delivering a package. The employee suffered a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On February 28, 2022, a worker at FedEx Express in MONTROSE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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