Fedex Freight Inc.

Injured by object handled by person n.e.c. - Fractures - NITRO, West Virginia

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Fedex Freight Inc. in NITRO, West Virginia
Employer Fedex Freight Inc.
Address 4317 1st Ave, 750 HOLLYWOOD DRIVE
City, State ZIP NITRO, West Virginia 25143
Report ID 20251010458
Event Date October 20, 2025
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Jaw, chin
Event Type Injured by object handled by person n.e.c.
Source of Injury Jacks
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 484122
GPS Coordinates 38.44000, -81.83000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was rolling up the landing gear on his trailer when the handle began to unwind and struck his face, fracturing his jaw. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.

Incident Summary

On October 20, 2025, a worker at Fedex Freight Inc. in NITRO, West Virginia suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as injured by object handled by person n.e.c., with jacks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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