Tragic Pattern Emerges: Elderly Black Woman's Death at FedEx Facility Highlights Ongoing Concerns
An 86-year-old Black woman named Verna Mae Jackson died in a tragic accident at a FedEx facility in Memphis, making her the fifth person to die following an injury at the job. Jackson, a package handler, was crushed by a load of mail when a tug driver failed to signal his movement. This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns at the FedEx World Hub, including a lack of training for temporary workers and outdated equipment. Attorney Jeff Rosenblum, who has represented families of victims, argues that the emphasis on package delivery during the holiday season prioritizes packages over people. FedEx has previously been fined for safety violations at the facility.
