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U.S. Xpress, Inc.

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. Xpress, Inc. in SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
Employer U.S. Xpress, Inc. Report ID 2018099419
Address 151 Crossroads Parkway City, State ZIP SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31407
Event Date September 12, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Trailers
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 493110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.15000, -81.21000

Incident Narrative

An employee was exiting the back of a trailer when he fell to the ground and broke his leg in several places.

Incident Summary

On September 12, 2018, a worker at U.S. Xpress, Inc. in SAVANNAH, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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