US Xpress
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — THOMASTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | US Xpress | Report ID | 2017065187 |
| Address | 217 E Main Street | City, State ZIP | THOMASTON, GEORGIA 30286 |
| Event Date | June 7, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.88000, -84.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a large cart full of water when it fell on and fractured his pelvis (hips) and legs.
Incident Summary
On June 7, 2017, a worker at US Xpress in THOMASTON, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the hip(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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