Walgreens Distribution Center
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Herniated discs — PERRYSBURG, OHIO
| Employer | Walgreens Distribution Center | Report ID | 20190910053 |
| Address | 28727 Oregon Road | City, State ZIP | PERRYSBURG, OHIO 43551 |
| Event Date | September 25, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Herniated discs | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-single episode | Source of Injury | Containers, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.56000, -83.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 25, 2019, an employee picked up a container of product and suffered a disc herniation and arm numbness.
Incident Summary
On September 25, 2019, a worker at Walgreens Distribution Center in PERRYSBURG, OHIO suffered herniated discs to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with containers, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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