FOREST VIEW, ILLINOIS·2019-02-01

Fedex Freight, Inc.

Ran off driving surface, nonroadway · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury

At a glance

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Fedex Freight, Inc., 4800 S. Central Avenue, FOREST VIEW, ILLINOIS 60402 on 2019-02-01, Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.

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Final narrative

As a forklift operator pulled onto a trailer, the trailer pulled away. The operator and forklift fell to the ground (42"), injuring the employee's back.

Hospitalized Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered

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