XPO Logistics Freight Inc

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Bruises, contusions - KANSAS CITY, Kansas

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at XPO Logistics Freight Inc in KANSAS CITY, Kansas
Employer XPO Logistics Freight Inc
Address 234 E Donovan Rd
City, State ZIP KANSAS CITY, Kansas 66115
Report ID 20211110145
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 39.14128, -94.60271

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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.

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