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FIRST SOLAR, INC.

Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — WALBRIDGE, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at FIRST SOLAR, INC. in WALBRIDGE, OHIO
Employer FIRST SOLAR, INC. Report ID 2020021714
Address 28380 Tracy Road City, State ZIP WALBRIDGE, OHIO 43465
Event Date February 21, 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 Electric parts, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 334413 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.56000, -83.52000

Incident Narrative

Two employees were lifting a solar panel when one of them suffered a hernia. The employee was hospitalized, undergoing surgery.

Incident Summary

On February 21, 2020, a worker at FIRST SOLAR, INC. in WALBRIDGE, OHIO 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 electric parts, n.e.c. 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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