MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The woman who tragically lost her life at the FedEx World Hub last week has been identified as 86-year-old Verna Mae Jackson, according to attorney Jeff Rosenblum, who is representing her family.
Officers from the Memphis Police Department were called to the hub at 11:21 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, in response to an accidental death.
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Reports state that Jackson, an employee at the hub, sustained injuries while working and was swiftly taken to a nearby hospital. Tragically, she was pronounced dead at the hospital.
This incident marks the fifth fatality at the world hub since 2017, raising concerns about safety and working conditions at the facility.
The Daily Memphian reports that Jackson worked as a package handler at the “old hub,” where FedEx handles freight bound for major airports such as John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.
On the night of the accident, it is reported that a tug driver, who was pulling a load of mail, failed to honk to signal his departure as Jackson hurried to grab a loose envelope she had spotted sticking out of a container.
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Tragically, Jackson was discovered beneath a 2,500-pound dolly. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are still being investigated.
Rosenblum has stated that he and Jackson’s family are awaiting the official TOSHA report before deciding on any potential legal action.
This tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of workplace safety and the need for thorough investigations into accidents. The FedEx World Hub must address any safety concerns to prevent further tragedies like this from occurring.
The loss of Verna Mae Jackson is a devastating blow to her family and friends, and our thoughts go out to them during this difficult time.
