FedEx Express
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — MC KEES ROCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | FedEx Express | Report ID | 2022031921 |
| Address | 228 Club Field Circle | City, State ZIP | MC KEES ROCKS, PENNSYLVANIA 15136 |
| Event Date | March 2, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.44000, -80.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exiting his truck when he fell to the ground, landing on and injuring his ribs and shoulder.
Incident Summary
On March 2, 2022, a worker at FedEx Express in MC KEES ROCKS, PENNSYLVANIA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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