XPO Logistics, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Bruises, contusions — RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | XPO Logistics, Inc. | Report ID | 2022043081 |
| Address | 1301 West 15th Street | City, State ZIP | RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA 33404 |
| Event Date | April 7, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Trailers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.77000, -80.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee opened a trailer's rear door and was struck on the right foot by forklift blades that had been stored on a pallet and shifted during transportation, resulting in a contusion.
Incident Summary
On April 7, 2022, a worker at XPO Logistics, Inc. in RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA suffered bruises, contusions to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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