Amazon Fresh
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BLOOMINGDALE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Amazon Fresh | Report ID | 2022053757 |
| Address | 404 Army Trail Rd | City, State ZIP | BLOOMINGDALE, ILLINOIS 60108 |
| Event Date | May 2, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Strapping | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.93000, -88.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in the produce cooler area picking product from shelves when she tripped on a plastic pallet strap and fell. The employee sustained a fractured left femur.
Incident Summary
On May 2, 2022, a worker at Amazon Fresh in BLOOMINGDALE, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the thigh(s). 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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