ACME TRUCK LINE INC
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — GRETNA, LOUISIANA
| Employer | ACME TRUCK LINE INC | Report ID | 2020098636 |
| Address | 200 WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY | City, State ZIP | GRETNA, LOUISIANA 70053 |
| Event Date | September 10, 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 | Hoses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.91000, -90.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee developed an inguinal hernia while lifting a set of hoses.
Incident Summary
On September 10, 2020, a worker at ACME TRUCK LINE INC in GRETNA, LOUISIANA 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 hoses 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.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Overexertion in lifting-single episode events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2016 | Walgreens Co. | CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Oct 20, 2016 | McLane Company | SYRACUSE, NEW YORK | Herniated discs | Hosp. |
| Dec 10, 2021 | LMMM Houston #32, LTD | HOUSTON, TEXAS | Hernias due to traumatic incidents | Hosp. |
| Aug 26, 2015 | Oreilly Auto Parts | BAYTOWN, TEXAS | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Apr 26, 2023 | US Foods Inc. | SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Aug 5, 2022 | Walmart, Inc. | MARIETTA, OHIO | Herniated discs | Hosp. |
| Feb 26, 2016 | The Masterson Company, Inc. | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Hosp. |
| Jul 8, 2020 | FedEx Freight | WEST JEFFERSON, OHIO | Hernias due to traumatic incidents | Hosp. |
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by industry or state below.