Tops Friendly Markets
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Tops Friendly Markets | Report ID | 20201110955 |
| Address | 3201 Southwestern Boulevard | City, State ZIP | ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK 14127 |
| Event Date | November 18, 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 | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.79000, -78.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 18, 2020, an employee was lifting a 50-pound case of celery when he fell forward and hit his head. He suffered a hernia tear.
Incident Summary
On November 18, 2020, a worker at Tops Friendly Markets in ORCHARD PARK, 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 boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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