Amazon
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Bruises, contusions — STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA
| Employer | Amazon | Report ID | 2022031900 |
| Address | 2255 West Park Place Blvd. | City, State ZIP | STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA 30087 |
| Event Date | March 1, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 454110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.81000, -84.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a floor mat and fell to the floor, striking her head and suffering a head contusion.
Incident Summary
On March 1, 2022, a worker at Amazon in STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA suffered bruises, contusions to the head, unspecified. 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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