XPO Logistics, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified - Fractures - PLOVER, Wisconsin

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at XPO Logistics, Inc. in PLOVER, Wisconsin
Employer XPO Logistics, Inc.
Address 2920 Twin Towers Drive
City, State ZIP PLOVER, Wisconsin 54467
Report ID 20201010288
Event Date October 29, 2020
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified
Source of Injury Containers-nonpressurized, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 484110
GPS Coordinates 44.45522, -89.49810

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Incident Narrative

An employee was strapping down a piece of freight inside a trailer. The employee had one strap secured and was securing a second one when the first strap failed. The freight fell onto the employee, breaking the employee's back.

Incident Summary

On October 29, 2020, a worker at XPO Logistics, Inc. in PLOVER, Wisconsin suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with containers-nonpressurized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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