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XPO Logistics

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — SYOSSET, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at XPO Logistics in SYOSSET, NEW YORK
Employer XPO Logistics Report ID 2017043240
Address 140 Gordon Drive City, State ZIP SYOSSET, NEW YORK 11791
Event Date April 10, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Arm(s), unspecified
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Floor coverings- nonstructural
Industry (NAICS) 484220 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.80000, -73.51000

Incident Narrative

An employee was filing papers, tripped over a wrinkle in the runner rug, and fell fracturing her arm in four places.

Incident Summary

On April 10, 2017, a worker at XPO Logistics in SYOSSET, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. 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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