Amazon Fullfilment Center TPA6
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — OCALA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Amazon Fullfilment Center TPA6 | Report ID | 20231211569 |
| Address | 3400 Northwest 35th Avenue Road | City, State ZIP | OCALA, FLORIDA 34475 |
| Event Date | December 21, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.22000, -82.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a standing forklift to pick product at ground level. He stepped off the vehicle to get an item from the bin. As the employee stepped back, his left foot contacted the pallet and his right foot became stuck between the pallet slats. He fell to the ground and sustained an ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On December 21, 2023, a worker at Amazon Fullfilment Center TPA6 in OCALA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). 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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