# Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments at HMC3 Amazon
> OSHA SIR `2023098221` · 9/6/2023 · LIBERTY, MISSOURI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Ankle(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker
- **Source:** Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
## Employer
- **Name:** HMC3 Amazon
- **Location:** 2361 South Withers Road, LIBERTY, MISSOURI, 64068
- **NAICS:** 454110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was unloading packages from a trailer onto a cart. While moving the cart, it struck the employee's heel causing a tear to their Achilles muscle. The employee required surgery.

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