Amazon Fulfillment Center
Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery — Fractures — COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
| Employer | Amazon Fulfillment Center | Report ID | 2024086987 |
| Address | 4222 Integration Loop | City, State ZIP | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80910 |
| Event Date | August 1, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery | Source of Injury | Material handling and warehousing machinery n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.77000, -104.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 1, 2024, at 10:25 PM, an employee was walking on the robotics floor when he was struck by a robotic drive unit. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured left ankle and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 1, 2024, a worker at Amazon Fulfillment Center in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery, with material handling and warehousing machinery n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 103 severe injury reports involving "Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery injuries.
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