Amazon Fulfillment Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Bruises, contusions — BROOKLINE, MISSOURI
| Employer | Amazon Fulfillment Center | Report ID | 2023109439 |
| Address | 3200 East Sawyer Rd. | City, State ZIP | BROOKLINE, MISSOURI 65619 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Curbs | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 454110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.16000, -93.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was coming back into the building from their break when they tripped on the curb of a fire lane and struck their thigh on the ground. The employee sustained a hematoma requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2023, a worker at Amazon Fulfillment Center in BROOKLINE, MISSOURI suffered bruises, contusions to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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