Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at XPO Logistics LTL, 155 Railroad Ave, ALBANY, NEW YORK 12205
on — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments, affecting the knee(s).
Final narrative
An employee was exiting a yard horse/terminal tractor when he slipped off the top step and his knee contacted the edge of the metal step. The impact severed the lower patella tendon and surgery was required.
HospitalizedKnee(s)Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c
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