Amazon Fulfillment Center

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Bruises, contusions — BROOKLINE, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Amazon Fulfillment Center in 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.

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