YRC INC.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | YRC INC. | Report ID | 20181111923 |
| Address | 4150 SW 74th Ct | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33155 |
| Event Date | November 19, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | 1366616 |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.73000, -80.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a pallet jack to maneuver freight inside a delivery truck trailer when he stepped backwards and fell over the edge of the truck trailer. He fell approximately 4 to 6 feet to the ground below, fracturing five ribs on his right side.
Incident Summary
On November 19, 2018, a worker at YRC INC. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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