FedEx Express Hub Facility

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — NEWARK, New Jersey

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at FedEx Express Hub Facility in NEWARK, New Jersey
Employer FedEx Express Hub Facility
Address 155 Earhart Drive
City, State ZIP NEWARK, New Jersey 07114
Report ID 2022032352
Event Date March 15, 2022
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Upper and lower limb(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified
Source of Injury Movable ladders, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 484121
GPS Coordinates 40.68834, -74.18833

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Incident Narrative

An employee fell off an aircraft ladder, suffering a broken arm and leg.

Incident Summary

On March 15, 2022, a worker at FedEx Express Hub Facility in NEWARK, New Jersey suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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