XPO Logistics
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | XPO Logistics | Report ID | 2015129295 |
| Address | 4901 David Strickland | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76119 |
| Event Date | December 8, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Trailers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.68000, -97.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
When an employee opened a trailer door, the freight (a metal excavating bucket) fell out of the trailer onto his right foot, breaking several bones.
Incident Summary
On December 8, 2015, a worker at XPO Logistics in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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