XPO Logistics
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Cuts, lacerations — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | XPO Logistics | Report ID | 2017065771 |
| Address | 2800 Forrest Park Road Southeast | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30354 |
| Event Date | June 23, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.67000, -84.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had one foot on the dock and the other on a trailer and was attempting to open the trailer door when he fell and lacerated his right shin.
Incident Summary
On June 23, 2017, a worker at XPO Logistics in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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