FedEx Ground Terminal #329
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — COCOA, FLORIDA
| Employer | FedEx Ground Terminal #329 | Report ID | 20231211385 |
| Address | 3155 GRISSOM PARKWAY | City, State ZIP | COCOA, FLORIDA 32926 |
| Event Date | December 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.40000, -80.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sorting small packages when they tripped over a plastic tote bin and fell on the ground, resulting in a fractured right femur/pelvis.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2023, a worker at FedEx Ground Terminal #329 in COCOA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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