FedEx Ground
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — LEWISBERRY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | FedEx Ground | Report ID | 2022119679 |
| Address | 510 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | LEWISBERRY, PENNSYLVANIA 17339 |
| Event Date | November 3, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Conveyors-powered, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.16000, -76.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in a distribution center when a conveyor ramp dropped onto their right foot, resulting in the amputation of two toes.
Incident Summary
On November 3, 2022, a worker at FedEx Ground in LEWISBERRY, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with conveyors-powered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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