HOME DEPOT
Overexertion in lifting-multiple episodes — Myocardial infarction (heart attack) — OLATHE, KANSAS
| Employer | HOME DEPOT | Report ID | 2017010536 |
| Address | 11850 S. STRANG LINE RD | City, State ZIP | OLATHE, KANSAS 66061 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Myocardial infarction (heart attack) | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-multiple episodes | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.91000, -94.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a heart attack while engaged in strenuous truck unloading activities.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2017, a worker at HOME DEPOT in OLATHE, KANSAS suffered myocardial infarction (heart attack) to the body systems. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-multiple episodes, with boxes, crates, cartons 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.
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