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Tops

Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — ROME, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Tops in ROME, NEW YORK
Employer Tops Report ID 2020032602
Address 217 Erie Blvd City, State ZIP ROME, NEW YORK 13440
Event Date March 19, 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 Bags, sacks
Industry (NAICS) 445110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 43.21000, -75.46000

Incident Narrative

An employee suffered a hernia while lifting a large bag of dog food, requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On March 19, 2020, a worker at Tops in ROME, NEW YORK 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 bags, sacks 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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