Whole Foods
Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified — Strains — SOUTH WEYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Whole Foods | Report ID | 2020010814 |
| Address | 35 Pleasant Street | City, State ZIP | SOUTH WEYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02190 |
| Event Date | January 24, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Strains | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.17000, -70.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a back strain while moving pallets.
Incident Summary
On January 24, 2020, a worker at Whole Foods in SOUTH WEYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS suffered strains to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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