XPO Logistics LTL

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part - Fractures - BESSEMER, Alabama

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at XPO Logistics LTL in BESSEMER, Alabama
Employer XPO Logistics LTL
Address 4930 Perimeter Pkwy
City, State ZIP BESSEMER, Alabama 35022
Report ID 2016065170
Event Date June 11, 2016
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source of Injury Nonclassifiable
Secondary Source Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
Industry (NAICS) 484122
Inspection # 1158051
GPS Coordinates 33.33000, -86.99000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was unloading a trailer when freight fell on the employee, who suffered a broken hip.

Incident Summary

On June 11, 2016, a worker at XPO Logistics LTL in BESSEMER, Alabama suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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