Amazon Distribution Center
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — EL PASO, TEXAS
| Employer | Amazon Distribution Center | Report ID | 2024021330 |
| Address | 12101 Emerald Pass Ave. | City, State ZIP | EL PASO, TEXAS 79928 |
| Event Date | February 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.68000, -106.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in the outbound shipping dock area and climbed on a step stool to close a trailer door. He lost his balance and fell to the floor, resulting in a right leg fracture.
Incident Summary
On February 12, 2024, a worker at Amazon Distribution Center in EL PASO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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