WalMart SuperCenter
Overexertion in lifting-multiple episodes — Fractures — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | WalMart SuperCenter | Report ID | 20191213180 |
| Address | 8301 North Church Road | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64158 |
| Event Date | December 26, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-multiple episodes | Source of Injury | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.24000, -94.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While lifting return totes, an employee heard a popping sound between the right shoulder and elbow. Approximately 2 hours later, the employee lifted another tote and heard the popping sound again. The employee was hospitalized with a broken arm.
Incident Summary
On December 26, 2019, a worker at WalMart SuperCenter in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-multiple episodes, with tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space 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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