Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at FedEx, 7900 Legacy Drive, PLANO, TEXAS 75023
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the neck and back.
Final narrative
The employee was driving a company vehicle and making a left-hand turn when he was rear-ended by another vehicle. The employee was transported to the hospital with neck and back injuries.
HospitalizedNeck and backTruck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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