Roadrunner Transportation Systems
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — DECATUR, GEORGIA
| Employer | Roadrunner Transportation Systems | Report ID | 2015041926 |
| Address | 3290 Colonial Parkway | City, State ZIP | DECATUR, GEORGIA 30034 |
| Event Date | April 11, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.68000, -84.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee removed the cargo straps from a load on the trailer. The load shifted and fell on the employee's leg, breaking his ankle.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2015, a worker at Roadrunner Transportation Systems in DECATUR, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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