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Xpo Logistics, LLC.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — AURORA, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Xpo Logistics, LLC. in AURORA, COLORADO
Employer Xpo Logistics, LLC. Report ID 2016032421
Address 14002 E. 33rd Place City, State ZIP AURORA, COLORADO 80011
Event Date March 21, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple trunk locations
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Garage doors
Industry (NAICS) 484110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.76000, -104.82000

Incident Narrative

An employee was picking up freight and on the dock. As he bent over to unlock his truck door, a cable broke on the raised roller door over head, causing the door to drop suddenly and strike the employee in the back. The employee was wedged between the roller door and the truck door, suffering a broken vertebra, a few broken ribs, and a bruised right ankle.

Incident Summary

On March 21, 2016, a worker at Xpo Logistics, LLC. in AURORA, COLORADO suffered fractures to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with garage doors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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