Amazon.com
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — LEWISBERRY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Amazon.com | Report ID | 2016010205 |
| Address | 500 McCarthy Drive | City, State ZIP | LEWISBERRY, PENNSYLVANIA 17339 |
| Event Date | January 11, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.17000, -76.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee dismounting a powered industrial truck stumbled and struck a safety rail, resulting in lower leg fractures and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On January 11, 2016, a worker at Amazon.com in LEWISBERRY, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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