FedEx Corporation
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Employer | FedEx Corporation | Report ID | 20241211882 |
| Address | 1000 Southwest 34th Street | City, State ZIP | FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33315 |
| Event Date | December 26, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Rib(s), oblique area |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.08000, -80.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down stairs when they missed a step and fell to the ground, sustaining three broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On December 26, 2024, a worker at FedEx Corporation in FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with stairs, steps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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