Wal-Mart
Ingestion of harmful substance — Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — PALESTINE, TEXAS
| Employer | Wal-Mart | Report ID | 2015030976 |
| Address | 201 Old Elkhart Rd | City, State ZIP | PALESTINE, TEXAS 75801 |
| Event Date | March 4, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Ingestion of harmful substance | Source of Injury | Fasteners, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.73000, -95.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using 2-inch, clear packaging tape to secure boxes on a pallet. He inhaled a small piece of the tape while cutting it by mouth, and the tape adhered to a portion of his mid-to-upper throat. He was admitted to the hospital and underwent treatment.
Incident Summary
On March 4, 2015, a worker at Wal-Mart in PALESTINE, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as ingestion of harmful substance, with fasteners, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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