XPO Logistics, Inc.
Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Fractures — ELMSFORD, NEW YORK
| Employer | XPO Logistics, Inc. | Report ID | 2020087585 |
| Address | 6 Warehouse Lane | City, State ZIP | ELMSFORD, NEW YORK 10523 |
| Event Date | August 11, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) and arm(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Handrails, banisters | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.06000, -73.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking up steps when a handrail gave way, causing the employee to fall forward onto the steps. He suffered an injury to the left elbow and a broken left forearm and right wrist.
Incident Summary
On August 11, 2020, a worker at XPO Logistics, Inc. in ELMSFORD, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the wrist(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs, with stairs, steps, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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