HMC3 Amazon
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — LIBERTY, MISSOURI
| Employer | HMC3 Amazon | Report ID | 2023098221 |
| Address | 2361 South Withers Road | City, State ZIP | LIBERTY, MISSOURI 64068 |
| Event Date | September 6, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 454110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.20000, -94.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading packages from a trailer onto a cart. While moving the cart, it struck the employee's heel causing a tear to their Achilles muscle. The employee required surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 6, 2023, a worker at HMC3 Amazon in LIBERTY, MISSOURI suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 207 severe injury reports involving "Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker injuries.
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