Swift Transportation Co. of Arizona, LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — MORRIS, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Swift Transportation Co. of Arizona, LLC | Report ID | 2019032440 |
| Address | Costco Distribution Center, 3800 N. Division St. | City, State ZIP | MORRIS, ILLINOIS 60450 |
| Event Date | March 6, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Secondary Source | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484230 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.39000, -88.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At about 10:00 a.m. on March 6, 2019, an employee was opening the doors of a trailer when a pallet of freight fell out. The freight struck the employee, causing a broken ankle and leg.
Incident Summary
On March 6, 2019, a worker at Swift Transportation Co. of Arizona, LLC in MORRIS, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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