NATIONAL SERVICE SOLUTIONS US, LLC
Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI
| Employer | NATIONAL SERVICE SOLUTIONS US, LLC | Report ID | 2020021616 |
| Address | Home Depot Store #3009, 3891 Mexico Road | City, State ZIP | SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI 63303 |
| Event Date | February 18, 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 pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.73000, -90.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were pushing a cart when one of them suffered a hernia.
Incident Summary
On February 18, 2020, a worker at NATIONAL SERVICE SOLUTIONS US, LLC in SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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