YRC Freight
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Fractures — WESTBROOK, MAINE
| Employer | YRC Freight | Report ID | 2021053789 |
| Address | 75 Eisenhower Drive | City, State ZIP | WESTBROOK, MAINE 04092 |
| Event Date | May 7, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | 1530122 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.66000, -70.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was picking up a job box from the ground. The job box tipped over and fell on him. The employee sustained a fractured hand and leg.
Incident Summary
On May 7, 2021, a worker at YRC Freight in WESTBROOK, MAINE suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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