FedEx

Nonclassifiable — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — BUFORD, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at FedEx in BUFORD, GEORGIA
Employer FedEx Report ID 2023087121
Address 2495 Mill Center Parkway, NE Atlanta Center City, State ZIP BUFORD, GEORGIA 30518
Event Date August 7, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Nonclassifiable Source of Injury Nonclassifiable
Industry (NAICS) 484122 Inspection # 1690344
GPS Coordinates 34.11000, -83.97000

Incident Narrative

An employee was pinched between two freight trailers. The employee suffered five broken ribs and a collapsed lung.

Incident Summary

On August 7, 2023, a worker at FedEx in BUFORD, GEORGIA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as nonclassifiable, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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