Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Fedex Freight Inc., 3325 Libbey Road, PERRYSBURG, OHIO 43551
on — Fractures , affecting the Hip joint(s).
Final narrative
On June 10, 2024, an employee was delivering a transmission to a customer location. While dragging the delivery, he fell to the floor and suffered a broken hip. He was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Hip joint(s) Other constructed surface
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