XPO Logistics Freight Inc
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — KANSAS CITY, KANSAS
| Employer | XPO Logistics Freight Inc | Report ID | 2020010056 |
| Address | 234 E Donovan Rd | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 66115 |
| Event Date | January 3, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Secondary Source | Jacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.13000, -94.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A mechanic was using a truck jack to place a wheel ramp under a tire. The tire blew out and the jack broke loose, striking his side and back. He suffered a fractured rib and a punctured lung.
Incident Summary
On January 3, 2020, a worker at XPO Logistics Freight Inc in KANSAS CITY, KANSAS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with tires, except bike identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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