Amazon Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — HAZLETON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Amazon Inc. | Report ID | 2022032589 |
| Address | 550 OAK RIDGE ROAD | City, State ZIP | HAZLETON, PENNSYLVANIA 18202 |
| Event Date | March 23, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1589647 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.92000, -76.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was picking up a box of products. A kitchen knife was protruding from the box. The knife made contact with the employee's knee, resulting in a laceration that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 23, 2022, a worker at Amazon Inc. in HAZLETON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the knee(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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