FedEx Ground
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — ELLENWOOD, GEORGIA
| Employer | FedEx Ground | Report ID | 2023109866 |
| Address | South Atlanta NCPC, 3120 Anvil Block Road | City, State ZIP | ELLENWOOD, GEORGIA 30294 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Scalp |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Gates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.63000, -84.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was passing between departments when a gate latch came loose and struck the top of the employee's head, resulting in a laceration.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2023, a worker at FedEx Ground in ELLENWOOD, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the scalp. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with gates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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