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ABF Freight System, Inc.

Fall on same level n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — FRESH MEADOWS, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ABF Freight System, Inc. in FRESH MEADOWS, NEW YORK
Employer ABF Freight System, Inc. Report ID 2024021827
Address 6501 Fresh Meadows Lane City, State ZIP FRESH MEADOWS, NEW YORK 11365
Event Date February 28, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified Body Part Head unspecified
Event Type Fall on same level n.e.c. Source of Injury Other constructed surface
Secondary Source Boxes, crates, cartons
Industry (NAICS) 484122 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.73000, -73.79000

Incident Narrative

An employee was delivering a freight crate to a facility. Upon moving the crate, a member of the crate came loose, striking the employee and causing him to fall to the ground. The employee sustained a head injury.

Incident Summary

On February 28, 2024, a worker at ABF Freight System, Inc. in FRESH MEADOWS, NEW YORK suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the head unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level n.e.c., with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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