XPO Logistics Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Fractures - NEW COLUMBIA, Pennsylvania

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at XPO Logistics Inc. in NEW COLUMBIA, Pennsylvania
Employer XPO Logistics Inc.
Address 2580 Old Route 15
City, State ZIP NEW COLUMBIA, Pennsylvania 17856
Report ID 2016088036
Event Date August 26, 2016
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Skids, pallets
Secondary Source Trailers
Industry (NAICS) 484230
Inspection # 1174645
GPS Coordinates 41.03730, -76.86671

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Incident Narrative

An employee, with the assistance of other employees, was unloading a trailer of freight. A 1,300 pound pallet of materials fell on the employee causing a fractured left femur, cracked ribs and a possible right finger amputation.

Incident Summary

On August 26, 2016, a worker at XPO Logistics Inc. in NEW COLUMBIA, Pennsylvania suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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