Amazon Fulfillment Center - HOU6
Struck by falling object unspecified — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — RICHMOND, TEXAS
| Employer | Amazon Fulfillment Center - HOU6 | Report ID | 2025010105 |
| Address | 10507 Harlem Road | City, State ZIP | RICHMOND, TEXAS 77407 |
| Event Date | January 5, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Utility carts, hand trucks, dollies |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.66000, -95.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unfolding a "go cart" when it fell on the employee's head and back, injuring both.
Incident Summary
On January 5, 2025, a worker at Amazon Fulfillment Center - HOU6 in RICHMOND, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with utility carts, hand trucks, dollies identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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