Amazon Fulfillment Center
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — SAN MARCOS, TEXAS
| Employer | Amazon Fulfillment Center | Report ID | 2023109420 |
| Address | 1401 East McCarty Lane | City, State ZIP | SAN MARCOS, TEXAS 78666 |
| Event Date | October 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Sacral region |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Gates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.83000, -97.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee attempted to move a new fire access gate located in the parking area when the gate fell onto the employee, resulting in a fractured sacrum that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2023, a worker at Amazon Fulfillment Center in SAN MARCOS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the sacral region. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with gates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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