Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at FEDEX EXPRESS, 13342 Lake Shore Dr., EARTH CITY, MISSOURI 63045
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was sorting packages on a caster dock when he fell from the dock to the floor below. He was hospitalized with broken ribs and a collapsed lung.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersRamps, loading docks, dock plates
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