Wal-mart Stores, Inc.
Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode — Pinched nerve — KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Wal-mart Stores, Inc. | Report ID | 2016076453 |
| Address | 3250 Vineland Rd | City, State ZIP | KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34746 |
| Event Date | July 17, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Pinched nerve | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.34000, -81.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee pinched a nerve in his back while pulling pallets and moving boxes. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 17, 2016, a worker at Wal-mart Stores, Inc. in KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA suffered pinched nerve to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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