Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c.

Name: Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. at XPO Logistics
Start: 6/23/2017

1 hospitalization · 2017065788 · 6/23/2017 · XPO Logistics

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Upper arm(s)
Nature of injury: Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c.

Cause

Event: Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified
Source: Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck

Employer

Name: XPO Logistics
Location: 945 Conrad St., COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, 80915
NAICS: 541614
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was disconnecting his truck trailer and pulled the fifth wheel handle. When the handle released, his right arm jerked back and popped. He suffered a torn muscle in his upper right arm and developed compartment syndrome, requiring surgery and hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown