United Airlines, Inc.
Overexertion in lifting-multiple episodes — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | United Airlines, Inc. | Report ID | 2015129459 |
| Address | O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT-Terminal 1, Safety Office Lower Level, P.O. Box 66140 | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60666 |
| Event Date | December 14, 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-multiple episodes | Source of Injury | Suitcases, baggage, luggage |
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.97000, -87.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading a plane on the ramp with carry-on luggage from the jet bridge when he felt a pop and pain in his stomach area. He was hospitalized for a possible hernia.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2015, a worker at United Airlines, Inc. in CHICAGO, 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-multiple episodes, with suitcases, baggage, luggage identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 30 severe injury reports involving "Overexertion in lifting-multiple episodes" incidents in our database. Browse all Overexertion in lifting-multiple episodes injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Overexertion in lifting-multiple episodes events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2017 | HOME DEPOT | OLATHE, KANSAS | Myocardial infarction (heart attack) | Hosp. |
| Apr 1, 2016 | Basler Electric Company | HIGHLAND, ILLINOIS | Hernias due to traumatic incidents | Hosp. |
| Aug 20, 2018 | Raytheon Company, Inc. | PELHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Apr 20, 2020 | Tyson Poultry, Inc. | CARTHAGE, TEXAS | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Oct 11, 2015 | Publix | CLEARWATER, FLORIDA | Hernias due to traumatic incidents | Hosp. |
| Oct 22, 2015 | CENVEO | EUREKA, MISSOURI | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Oct 11, 2019 | Flower City Printing | ROCHESTER, NEW YORK | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Dec 30, 2020 | Roche Bros. Supermarkets, Inc. | NEEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS | Strains | Hosp. |