Federal Express Corporation
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — OLATHE, KANSAS
| Employer | Federal Express Corporation | Report ID | 20241211186 |
| Address | 22161 W. 167th St. | City, State ZIP | OLATHE, KANSAS 66062 |
| Event Date | December 4, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561431 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.82000, -94.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were carrying an empty pallet when the injured employee lost their footing and tripped. The employee fell to the floor and was hospitalized with a fractured right femur that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 4, 2024, a worker at Federal Express Corporation in OLATHE, KANSAS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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