# Fractures at Amazon
> OSHA SIR `2019010492` · 1/15/2019 · COLUMBUS, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Lower leg(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
- **Source:** Stairs, steps-indoors
- **Secondary source:** Floor irregularity
## Employer
- **Name:** Amazon
- **Location:** 3880 Lockborne Industrial Parkway, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 43207
- **NAICS:** 492110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On January 15, 2019, at approximately 4:53 p.m., an employee delivered a package, turned to descend the stairs, tripped over raised carpet, and fell down 8 stairs to the ground, suffering a lower left leg fracture.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*