XPO Logistics, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — MASPETH, NEW YORK
| Employer | XPO Logistics, Inc. | Report ID | 2017087519 |
| Address | 49-15 Maspeth Ave. | City, State ZIP | MASPETH, NEW YORK 11378 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484220 | Inspection # | 1254188 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.72000, -73.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking the air brakes on the tractor trailer when it backed into the employee resulting in fractured ribs.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2017, a worker at XPO Logistics, Inc. in MASPETH, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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