XPO Logistics Freight Inc
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Bruises, contusions — KANSAS CITY, KANSAS
| Employer | XPO Logistics Freight Inc | Report ID | 20211110145 |
| Address | 234 E Donovan Rd | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 66115 |
| Event Date | November 23, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484122 | Inspection # | 1567822 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.13000, -94.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to unload a pallet of two tractor wheels with tires that was stood up on end and strapped to the front wall of the trailer. The employee released the strap that secured the pallet to the wall and lowered the wooden pallet to the ground while the tractor wheels remained leaning against the wall. When the employee was walking back to get on a forklift, one tractor wheel fell, struck the back of his calf, and pinned his foot under the tire. The employee sustained a deep contusion to the leg and foot injuries.
Incident Summary
On November 23, 2021, a worker at XPO Logistics Freight Inc in KANSAS CITY, KANSAS suffered bruises, contusions to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with tires, except bike identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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