L&R Distributors
Multiple types of overexertion involving outside sources — Loss of consciousness-not heat related — MONROE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | L&R Distributors | Report ID | 2018032827 |
| Address | 11 Englehard Drive | City, State ZIP | MONROE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY 08831 |
| Event Date | March 23, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Loss of consciousness-not heat related | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Multiple types of overexertion involving outside sources | Source of Injury | Shovels |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.32000, -74.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 3/23/2018, an employee became ill after shoveling snow, losing consciousness and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 23, 2018, a worker at L&R Distributors in MONROE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY suffered loss of consciousness-not heat related to the body systems. The incident was classified as multiple types of overexertion involving outside sources, with shovels identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 93 severe injury reports involving "Multiple types of overexertion involving outside sources" incidents in our database. Browse all Multiple types of overexertion involving outside sources injuries.
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