XPO LOGISTICS FREIGHT, INC.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | XPO LOGISTICS FREIGHT, INC. | Report ID | 2021010324 |
| Address | 5020 Calvert Street | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75247 |
| Event Date | January 13, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Secondary Source | Trailers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.81000, -96.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing the straps from a crate (containing a boat motor) on a trailer. When the straps were removed, the crate fell onto the employee and broke his right leg and jaw.
Incident Summary
On January 13, 2021, a worker at XPO LOGISTICS FREIGHT, INC. in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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