Amazon.com
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Amazon.com | Report ID | 2015129281 |
| Address | 29 Research Parkway | City, State ZIP | WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT 06492 |
| Event Date | December 8, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 454111 | Inspection # | 1116159 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.49000, -72.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on a plastic pallet and fell to the floor, fracturing her hip. She required surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 8, 2015, a worker at Amazon.com in WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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