XPO Logistics, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — MOLINE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | XPO Logistics, Inc. | Report ID | 2015118415 |
| Address | 4500 16th Street, Southpark Mall / Rue 21 | City, State ZIP | MOLINE, ILLINOIS 61265 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.48000, -90.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in the rear of a delivery truck and fell off. He suffered a 40% partially collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2015, a worker at XPO Logistics, Inc. in MOLINE, ILLINOIS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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