Amazon
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Amazon | Report ID | 2018077196 |
| Address | 400 Old Iron Ore Rd | City, State ZIP | WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT 06095 |
| Event Date | July 17, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Trailers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.87000, -72.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 17, 2018, an employee opened the door of a trailer and was struck by unsecured cargo, injuring his knee and requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 17, 2018, a worker at Amazon in WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,850 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2017 | United States Department of the Interior | DAYTON, OHIO | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Nov 21, 2017 | Pregis | AURORA, ILLINOIS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Millwood, Inc. | TUNKHANNOCK, PENNSYLVANIA | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Vacuum Pumps & Compressors, Inc. | GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN | Amputations | Amp. |
| Apr 5, 2023 | Mielke Mechanical Inc. | MEDINA, OHIO | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Hosp. |
| Oct 19, 2020 | Berlin Foundry & Machine Company, LLC | BERLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE | Crushing injuries | Hosp. |
| Feb 16, 2015 | Alro Steel Corporation | OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Alta Mine Services, LLC | NORTHWOOD, OHIO | Fractures | Hosp. |