XPO Logistics
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | XPO Logistics | Report ID | 2016032009 |
| Address | 14208 Hughes Lane | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75254 |
| Event Date | March 7, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) and arm(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.94000, -96.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was making an inside delivery and was cutting a strap with a box cutter. The strap was resistant to the box cutter, so he pulled with more force. The blade came past the box and cut his inside wrist and forearm area, severing a blood vessel. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 7, 2016, a worker at XPO Logistics in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with box cutters and razor knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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