Fedex Frieght
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Fractures — NORTHWOOD, OHIO
| Employer | Fedex Frieght | Report ID | 2022075932 |
| Address | 7779 Arbor Drive | City, State ZIP | NORTHWOOD, OHIO 43619 |
| Event Date | July 7, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Secondary Source | Trailers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.60000, -83.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 8, 2022, at 10:00 PM, an employee was working on top of a semi-trailer when they fell through the roof of the trailer and landed on the trailer floor, resulting in fractured ribs and a broken elbow that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On July 7, 2022, a worker at Fedex Frieght in NORTHWOOD, OHIO suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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