FedEx Corporation
Injured by object handled by person n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | FedEx Corporation | Report ID | 2024098832 |
| Address | 3000 DIRECTORS ROW | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32809 |
| Event Date | September 21, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by object handled by person n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Gates, hatches vehicle and machine cargo |
| Secondary Source | Co-worker, supervisor current | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.46000, -81.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The injured employee was standing at the chute gate while unloading his truck. His right hand was resting on the chute gate opening when the gate was closed and the injured employee's right ring finger was amputated at the fingernail.
Incident Summary
On September 21, 2024, a worker at FedEx Corporation in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by object handled by person n.e.c., with gates, hatches vehicle and machine cargo identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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