Amazon
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures and dislocations — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | Amazon | Report ID | 2018088823 |
| Address | 1900 NW 132 Place | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33182 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 454110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.79000, -80.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While sorting packages, an employee tripped over a crate on the ground, dislocating her right shoulder and fracturing her collarbone.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2018, a worker at Amazon in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered fractures and dislocations to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). 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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