U.S. Xpress, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Multiple sprains, strains, tears — MACON, GEORGIA
| Employer | U.S. Xpress, Inc. | Report ID | 2022076101 |
| Address | 1075 Frank Amerson Parkway | City, State ZIP | MACON, GEORGIA 31216 |
| Event Date | July 13, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple sprains, strains, tears | Body Part | Knee(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-outdoors |
| Secondary Source | Rain | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.73000, -83.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending an outside stairway. He slipped on the steps, wet with rain, and fell. He strained both knees and suffered a quadriceps tear at the right knee.
Incident Summary
On July 13, 2022, a worker at U.S. Xpress, Inc. in MACON, GEORGIA suffered multiple sprains, strains, tears to the knee(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps-outdoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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