Amazon Fulfillment Center (PHL 5)
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Dislocation of joints — LEWISBERRY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Amazon Fulfillment Center (PHL 5) | Report ID | 2023075952 |
| Address | 500 McCarthy Drive | City, State ZIP | LEWISBERRY, PENNSYLVANIA 17339 |
| Event Date | July 5, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocation of joints | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.17000, -76.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking to a switch to turn on the conveyor when she tripped over a fan cord and fell, striking her shoulder on the cement floor. She sustained a dislocated shoulder.
Incident Summary
On July 5, 2023, a worker at Amazon Fulfillment Center (PHL 5) in LEWISBERRY, PENNSYLVANIA suffered dislocation of joints to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). 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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