Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker · Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at FedEx Ground Package System Inc, 6752 Trippel Rd, THEODORE, ALABAMA 36582
on — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c., affecting the Multiple trunk locations.
Final narrative
An employee was moving a 2,600-pound dolly. The dolly started rolling and the employee was crushed between the dolly and a semi-trailer. The employee sustained three broken ribs and injury to the spleen and was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Multiple trunk locations Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
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