XPO Logistics LTL
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — BESSEMER, ALABAMA
| Employer | XPO Logistics LTL | Report ID | 2016065170 |
| Address | 4930 Perimeter Pkwy | City, State ZIP | BESSEMER, ALABAMA 35022 |
| 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 | ||
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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