Amazon.com.DEDA, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Amazon.com.DEDA, LLC | Report ID | 2018099896 |
| Address | 13333 103rd Street | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32221 |
| Event Date | September 24, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.24000, -81.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an order picker to place products onto a warehouse rack/shelf. The employee stepped out of the operator's platform and was struck on the head and face by two falling boxes. The employee was hospitalized for a fractured sinus cavity.
Incident Summary
On September 24, 2018, a worker at Amazon.com.DEDA, LLC in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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