FedEx Freight
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — WEST JEFFERSON, OHIO
| Employer | FedEx Freight | Report ID | 2023054178 |
| Address | 10 Commerce Parkway | City, State ZIP | WEST JEFFERSON, OHIO 43162 |
| Event Date | May 9, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.94000, -83.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 9, 2023, an employee was assisting another employee with turning a large crate that had fallen off a forklift. The crate struck the employee's leg, resulting in a contusion that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 9, 2023, a worker at FedEx Freight in WEST JEFFERSON, OHIO suffered bruises, contusions to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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