United Parcel Service, Inc.

Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Fractures — ATLANTA, Georgia

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at United Parcel Service, Inc. in ATLANTA, Georgia
Employer United Parcel Service, Inc.
Address 1240 Toffie Terrace
City, State ZIP ATLANTA, Georgia 30354
Report ID 2024076390
Event Date July 15, 2024
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Leg(s) unspecified
Event Type Struck by dislodged or detached object(s)
Source of Injury Shipping containers
Secondary Source Airplane powered fixed wing, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 491110
Inspection # 1763507
GPS Coordinates 33.65401, -84.42874

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Incident Narrative

On July 15, 2024, an employee was pulling a cargo container out from the back of an airplane that was stuck. When it finally dislodged, it broke loose and struck the employee's right leg. The leg was broken.

Incident Summary

On July 15, 2024, a worker at United Parcel Service, Inc. in ATLANTA, Georgia suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with shipping containers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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