Saia LTL Freight
Struck by object dropped by person — Fractures — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | Saia LTL Freight | Report ID | 2024010054 |
| Address | 8080 Purnell Drive | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78753 |
| Event Date | January 3, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object dropped by person | Source of Injury | Vehicle and machine attachments n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.34000, -97.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a converter gear when it fell and broke their foot.
Incident Summary
On January 3, 2024, a worker at Saia LTL Freight in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object dropped by person, with vehicle and machine attachments n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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