Amazon Fullfillment
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Strains — ROMEOVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Amazon Fullfillment | Report ID | 2017065757 |
| Address | 1125 Remington Road | City, State ZIP | ROMEOVILLE, ILLINOIS 60446 |
| Event Date | June 22, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Strains | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-single episode | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 454113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.67000, -88.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had been lifting boxes and placing them into a cart for 5 hours when she strained her back, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 22, 2017, a worker at Amazon Fullfillment in ROMEOVILLE, ILLINOIS suffered strains to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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