UPS
Multiple types of overexertion involving outside sources — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — MESQUITE, TEXAS
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 2021064832 |
| Address | 1627 Omar Rd | City, State ZIP | MESQUITE, TEXAS 75150 |
| Event Date | June 14, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Hernias due to traumatic incidents | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Multiple types of overexertion involving outside sources | Source of Injury | Packages, parcels |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.84000, -96.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving packages from a conveyor to a cart. The employee suffered a hernia and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 14, 2021, a worker at UPS in MESQUITE, TEXAS suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as multiple types of overexertion involving outside sources, with packages, parcels identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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