United Services Companies
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | United Services Companies | Report ID | 2018077004 |
| Address | 3620 N Clark | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60613 |
| Event Date | July 12, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-single episode | Source of Injury | Suitcases, baggage, luggage |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.94000, -87.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee injured his back while lifting luggage from the trunk of a vehicle.
Incident Summary
On July 12, 2018, a worker at United Services Companies in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury 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
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