XPO Logistics Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — NEW COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | XPO Logistics Inc. | Report ID | 2016088036 |
| Address | 2580 Old Route 15 | City, State ZIP | NEW COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA 17856 |
| 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 | 41.04000, -76.86000 | ||
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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