FedEx Freight, Inc.

Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running — Fractures — FORT SMITH, Arkansas

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at FedEx Freight, Inc. in FORT SMITH, Arkansas
Employer FedEx Freight, Inc.
Address 3903 Wheeler Avenue
City, State ZIP FORT SMITH, Arkansas 72901
Report ID 2025032694
Event Date March 21, 2025
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Leg(s) unspecified
Event Type Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running
Source of Injury Vehicle and machine attachments n.e.c.
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 492110
Inspection # 1815426
GPS Coordinates 35.34536, -94.42687

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Incident Narrative

On March 21, 2025, an employee was hooking a dolly to the back of a freight trailer. The dolly moved and pinned the employee's left leg against the trailer, resulting in a fracture.

Incident Summary

On March 21, 2025, a worker at FedEx Freight, Inc. in FORT SMITH, Arkansas suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running, with vehicle and machine attachments n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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