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U.S. Xpress, INC.

Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified — Strains — DELAWARE, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. Xpress, INC. in DELAWARE, OHIO
Employer U.S. Xpress, INC. Report ID 2018088102
Address 2000 Nutter Farm Lane City, State ZIP DELAWARE, OHIO 43015
Event Date August 8, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Strains Body Part Lumbar region
Event Type Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified Source of Injury Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
Industry (NAICS) 484121 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.28000, -83.02000

Incident Narrative

On August 8, 2018, an employee was cranking the landing gear on a tractor-trailer when he experienced lower back pain, requiring hospitalization for a back strain.

Incident Summary

On August 8, 2018, a worker at U.S. Xpress, INC. in DELAWARE, OHIO suffered strains to the lumbar region. 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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