FedEx Freight
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | FedEx Freight | Report ID | 2023032613 |
| Address | TST Hydraulics Inc., 20 Continental Blvd | City, State ZIP | MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03054 |
| Event Date | March 23, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492210 | Inspection # | 1663382 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.83000, -71.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stepping out of his truck. He missed a step, fell, and hit his head on the ground.
Incident Summary
On March 23, 2023, a worker at FedEx Freight in MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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