Struck against stationary object or equipment while rising · Intracranial injuries, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at FEDEX EXPRESS, 2001 World Wide Dr., FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76177
on — Intracranial injuries, unspecified, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
An employee was looking on top and under huge metal sorters for documents. When he lifted his head, it struck the metal frame of a sorter and was injured.
HospitalizedBrainMaterial and personnel handling machinery, unspecified
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