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PIEDMONT AIRLINES DBA U.S. AIRWAYS EXPRESS

Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Fractures — NORTH CANTON, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at PIEDMONT AIRLINES DBA U.S. AIRWAYS EXPRESS in NORTH CANTON, OHIO
Employer PIEDMONT AIRLINES DBA U.S. AIRWAYS EXPRESS Report ID 2018032189
Address 5400 Lobby Dr NW City, State ZIP NORTH CANTON, OHIO 44720
Event Date March 5, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Event Type Overexertion in lifting-single episode Source of Injury Suitcases, baggage, luggage
Industry (NAICS) 481111 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.86000, -81.46000

Incident Narrative

An employee was loading bags onto a plane when she felt discomfort in her back due to a spider fracture.

Incident Summary

On March 5, 2018, a worker at PIEDMONT AIRLINES DBA U.S. AIRWAYS EXPRESS in NORTH CANTON, OHIO suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with suitcases, baggage, luggage identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 382 severe injury reports involving "Overexertion in lifting-single episode" incidents in our database. Browse all Overexertion in lifting-single episode injuries.

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