WalMart SuperCenter

Overexertion in lifting-multiple episodes — Fractures — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at WalMart SuperCenter in 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

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