XPO Logistics Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — WEST BABYLON, NEW YORK
| Employer | XPO Logistics Inc. | Report ID | 2016032015 |
| Address | 1220 Wellwood Ave. | City, State ZIP | WEST BABYLON, NEW YORK 11704 |
| Event Date | March 7, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336413 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.72000, -73.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell approximately 4 feet from a trailer to the ground while pulling a skid with a drum on it when the skid broke. The employee suffered a broken right wrist.
Incident Summary
On March 7, 2016, a worker at XPO Logistics Inc. in WEST BABYLON, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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