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XPO Logistics

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — KENNESAW, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at XPO Logistics in KENNESAW, GEORGIA
Employer XPO Logistics Report ID 2016087268
Address 2500 Cobb International Blvd. City, State ZIP KENNESAW, GEORGIA 30152
Event Date August 5, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Skids, pallets
Industry (NAICS) 493190 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 34.00000, -84.61000

Incident Narrative

An employee was offloading boxes from a wooden pallet that was sitting on the floor while working at the receiving section of the warehouse. She tripped on the edge of the pallet and fell, fracturing her left tibia.

Incident Summary

On August 5, 2016, a worker at XPO Logistics in KENNESAW, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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