Walmart
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Strains — SAINT CROIX FALLS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Walmart | Report ID | 2015097163 |
| Address | 2212 Glacier Drive | City, State ZIP | SAINT CROIX FALLS, WISCONSIN 54024 |
| Event Date | September 28, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Strains | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-single episode | Source of Injury | Bags, sacks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.40000, -92.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 09/24/2015 the injured employee lifted a 50 pound of dog food in the Claims Department (returns area) and felt pain in the right shoulder. The employee was hospitalized on 09/28/2015 with strain in the right shoulder resulting in blood clot(s) in the right shoulder.
Incident Summary
On September 28, 2015, a worker at Walmart in SAINT CROIX FALLS, WISCONSIN suffered strains to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with bags, sacks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 382 severe injury reports involving "Overexertion in lifting-single episode" incidents in our database. Browse all Overexertion in lifting-single episode injuries.
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