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UPS

Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Herniated discs — WATERFORD, CONNECTICUT

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at UPS in WATERFORD, CONNECTICUT
Employer UPS Report ID 2020043723
Address 976 Hartford Turnpike, Suite C City, State ZIP WATERFORD, CONNECTICUT 06385
Event Date April 22, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Herniated discs Body Part Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Event Type Overexertion in lifting-single episode Source of Injury Packages, parcels
Industry (NAICS) 492110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.38000, -72.15000

Incident Narrative

An employee suffered a herniated disc in his back while lifting a package during a delivery.

Incident Summary

On April 22, 2020, a worker at UPS in WATERFORD, CONNECTICUT suffered herniated discs to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with packages, parcels 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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