FED EX EXPRESS
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | FED EX EXPRESS | Report ID | 2022043414 |
| Address | 2001 World Wide Dr. | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76177 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.99000, -97.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While entering a facility, an employee tripped on a curb and fell to the ground. The employee suffered broken ribs and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2022, a worker at FED EX EXPRESS in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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