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DUPONT*

Overexertion in lifting-multiple episodes — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at DUPONT* in SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI
Employer DUPONT* Report ID 2018077723
Address 4309 S. 50th Street City, State ZIP SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI 64507
Event Date July 30, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Hernias due to traumatic incidents Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Overexertion in lifting-multiple episodes Source of Injury Bags, sacks
Industry (NAICS) 311999 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.72000, -94.77000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting open 50 lbs. bags of solids and emptying them into a screener with the use of a lift table and vacuum lift. The employee was hospitalized that evening for surgery to correct a hernia.

Incident Summary

On July 30, 2018, a worker at DUPONT* in SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-multiple episodes, with bags, sacks 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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