XPO Logistics Freight Inc
Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment — Fractures — KANSAS CITY, KANSAS
| Employer | XPO Logistics Freight Inc | Report ID | 2021064761 |
| Address | 234 E Donovan Rd | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 66115 |
| Event Date | June 11, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.13000, -94.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading freight when the storage system failed and freight slid down from the storage racks. The employee was struck by the freight and suffered a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On June 11, 2021, a worker at XPO Logistics Freight Inc in KANSAS CITY, KANSAS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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