Federal Express Corporation
Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Federal Express Corporation | Report ID | 2023043230 |
| Address | 632 West Cargo Road | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60666 |
| Event Date | April 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Hernias due to traumatic incidents | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561431 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.85000, -87.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving boxes when he felt a sharp pain in his abdomen. The employee sustained a hernia.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2023, a worker at Federal Express Corporation in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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