XPO Logistics
Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified — Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — 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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