XPO Logistics Freight Inc.

Other fall to lower level, unspecified - Fractures - SARALAND, Alabama

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at XPO Logistics Freight Inc. in SARALAND, Alabama
Employer XPO Logistics Freight Inc.
Address 244 Jacintoport Blvd
City, State ZIP SARALAND, Alabama 36571
Report ID 2018066309
Event Date June 25, 2018
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Head and neck
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified
Source of Injury Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 484121
GPS Coordinates 30.80493, -88.06911

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Incident Narrative

An employee tripped and fell out of a tractor trailer, striking the ground. She suffered a fractured orbital bone, fractured neck vertebra, and laceration to the face.

Incident Summary

On June 25, 2018, a worker at XPO Logistics Freight Inc. in SARALAND, Alabama suffered fractures to the head and neck. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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