XPO Logistics, Inc.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — MASPETH, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at XPO Logistics, Inc. in 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.

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