Amazon Inc.

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker - Cuts, lacerations - HAZLETON, Pennsylvania

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Amazon Inc. in HAZLETON, Pennsylvania
Employer Amazon Inc.
Address 550 OAK RIDGE ROAD
City, State ZIP HAZLETON, Pennsylvania 18202
Report ID 2022032589
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

Location Map

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

OSHA has recorded 2,126 severe injury reports involving "Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker injuries.

See all reports for Amazon Inc..

Similar Incidents

Other severe injury reports involving Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker events:

Date Employer Location Nature Outcome
Dec 6, 2022 T & T Marine Services, LLC GALVESTON, Texas Amputations Amp.
Aug 17, 2018 Mertz Manufacturing, Inc. PONCA CITY, Oklahoma Cuts, lacerations Hosp.
May 18, 2016 Sunshine Land Design, Inc STUART, Florida Cuts, lacerations Hosp.
Dec 3, 2016 Fly and Form, Inc. ATLANTA, Georgia Amputations Amp.
Dec 29, 2021 ABCO Peerless Sprinkler Corporation NEW YORK, New York Cuts, lacerations Hosp.
Nov 27, 2020 Southwood Landscape and Nursery TULSA, Oklahoma Cuts, lacerations Hosp.
Nov 10, 2018 Meyer's RV Centers, LLC HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania Cuts, lacerations Hosp.
Apr 1, 2019 Vanguard Environmental, Inc. BROKEN ARROW, Oklahoma Amputations Hosp., Amp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.

After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

About This OSHA Report

This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.

Browse All Injury Reports