Incident Report: Slip on Stretch-Wrap Film in Aisle 7
Summary
On 14 March 2027 at 10:40, picker Jonas Weber slipped on a piece of stretch-wrap film left on the floor of aisle 7 at the distribution centre. He sustained a bruised wrist, received first aid, and returned to light duties the same day. There was no lost time. The film had been left near a pallet that was unwrapped at 10:15 and was not placed in the bin, which was 15 metres away. Corrective actions have been assigned to prevent a recurrence.
Incident Details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | 14 March 2027 |
| Time | 10:40 |
| Location | Aisle 7, distribution centre [site name needed] |
| Type | Slip, minor injury |
| Injured person | Jonas Weber, picker |
| Reported by | Diego Hernández, warehouse supervisor |
| Severity | Minor – first aid only, no lost time |
People Involved
- Jonas Weber, picker – slipped and bruised his wrist.
- Diego Hernández, warehouse supervisor – reported the incident and arranged first aid and clearance of the aisle.
- First aider – [name needed].
- Person who unwrapped the pallet at 10:15 – [name needed].
Timeline
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:15 | A pallet in aisle 7 is unwrapped. The stretch-wrap film is left on the floor beside the pallet rather than placed in the bin. |
| 10:40 | Jonas Weber slips on the film while picking in aisle 7 and bruises his wrist. |
| 10:50 | Jonas Weber receives first aid. |
| [time needed] | Jonas Weber returns to light duties. |
| 11:00 | Aisle 7 is cleared of film and checked by the supervisor. |
Impact
- Injury: Bruised wrist to Jonas Weber. Treated with first aid; no medical referral recorded [confirm].
- Lost time: None. The employee returned to light duties on the same shift.
- Operations: Aisle 7 was unavailable for approximately 20 minutes while it was cleared and checked. [impact on throughput needed, if any]
- Property/equipment: No damage reported.
Immediate Actions Taken
- First aid was provided to Jonas Weber at 10:50.
- Jonas Weber was placed on light duties for the remainder of the shift.
- The film was removed from aisle 7 and the aisle was checked for further hazards at 11:00.
- The incident was reported by Diego Hernández. [report submission time needed]
Cause
Direct cause
Jonas Weber slipped on stretch-wrap film lying on the floor of aisle 7.
Contributing factors
- After the pallet was unwrapped at 10:15, the film was not placed in a waste bin.
- The nearest bin was 15 metres from the pallet, which made disposal inconvenient and increased the likelihood that film would be left on the floor.
- The film remained on the floor for approximately 25 minutes without being noticed or removed, indicating a gap in routine floor checks.
Preventive Actions
| # | Action | Owner | Due date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Install a waste bin at the end of every aisle so film can be disposed of immediately after unwrapping. | Aiko Tanaka, Facilities | 21 March 2027 | Open |
| 2 | Remind all staff at the next shift briefing that film must be placed in a bin straight after unwrapping and never left on the floor. | Diego Hernández | 15 March 2027 | Open |
| 3 | Add floor checks for debris and film to the hourly supervisor walk. | Diego Hernández | 15 March 2027 | Open |
Follow-Up
- Confirm completion of the actions above and update this report. [review date needed]
- Check with Jonas Weber on [date needed] that the wrist has healed and he has returned to full duties.
Report prepared by: Diego Hernández, Warehouse Supervisor Date of report: [date needed]