Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at XPO Logistics Freight, Inc., 16001 NW 48th Avenue, HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33014
on — Fractures, affecting the foot (feet) and ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was assisting another truck driver with hooking his set of twin trailers. The employee was between trailers and was struck by the converter dolly. The employee sustained a fractured left foot/ankle requiring surgery.
HospitalizedFoot (feet) and ankle(s)Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
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