Shelby Baptist Medical Center
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Strains — PELHAM, ALABAMA
| Employer | Shelby Baptist Medical Center | Report ID | 2015118964 |
| Address | 2610 Pelham pkwy | City, State ZIP | PELHAM, ALABAMA 35124 |
| Event Date | November 28, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Strains | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-single episode | Source of Injury | Bags, sacks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.30000, -86.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was picking up a bag of laundry weighting 10-15 lbs. and strained her back. She was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 28, 2015, a worker at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in PELHAM, ALABAMA suffered strains to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with bags, sacks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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