FedEx Frieght
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — RICHFIELD, OHIO
| Employer | FedEx Frieght | Report ID | 2023087056 |
| Address | 2977 Brecksville Road | City, State ZIP | RICHFIELD, OHIO 44286 |
| Event Date | August 4, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.21000, -81.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a step ladder to inspect and repair a trailer door. While using a wrench, the employee slipped from the step ladder and fell to the concrete floor. They sustained a right hip fracture and a hematoma on the head, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2023, a worker at FedEx Frieght in RICHFIELD, OHIO suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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