GR Fresh Inc.
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | GR Fresh Inc. | Report ID | 2020010848 |
| Address | 9342 SE Loop 410, Suite 1130 | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78223 |
| Event Date | January 27, 2020 | 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-single episode | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424480 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.32000, -98.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a hernia while picking up a steel ramp for a forklift.
Incident Summary
On January 27, 2020, a worker at GR Fresh Inc. in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 382 severe injury reports involving "Overexertion in lifting-single episode" incidents in our database. Browse all Overexertion in lifting-single episode injuries.
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