O'Reilly Auto Parts
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — ANNA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | O'Reilly Auto Parts | Report ID | 2015053197 |
| Address | 507 E Vienna St. | City, State ZIP | ANNA, ILLINOIS 62906 |
| Event Date | May 27, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Hernias due to traumatic incidents | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-single episode | Source of Injury | Battery-vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.45000, -89.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a battery and suffered a hernia. The employee was taken to the hospital and kept for surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 27, 2015, a worker at O'Reilly Auto Parts in ANNA, ILLINOIS suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with battery-vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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