FedEx Ground

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — LEWISBERRY, PENNSYLVANIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at FedEx Ground in 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.

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