General Mills Operations, LLC
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | General Mills Operations, LLC | Report ID | 2020065135 |
| Address | 4625 S 6th Street | City, State ZIP | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53221 |
| Event Date | June 3, 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 | Skids, pallets |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311919 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.96000, -87.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a hernia while bending over to pick up a pallet.
Incident Summary
On June 3, 2020, a worker at General Mills Operations, LLC in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 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 skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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