XPO Logistics

Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified — Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at XPO Logistics in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
Employer XPO Logistics Report ID 2017065788
Address 945 Conrad St. City, State ZIP COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80915
Event Date June 23, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. Body Part Upper arm(s)
Event Type Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified Source of Injury Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
Industry (NAICS) 541614 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 38.84000, -104.71000

Incident Narrative

An employee was disconnecting his truck trailer and pulled the fifth wheel handle. When the handle released, his right arm jerked back and popped. He suffered a torn muscle in his upper right arm and developed compartment syndrome, requiring surgery and hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On June 23, 2017, a worker at XPO Logistics in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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