The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — LAWTON, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company | Report ID | 2021098055 |
| Address | 1 SW Goodyear Blvd | City, State ZIP | LAWTON, OKLAHOMA 73505 |
| Event Date | September 18, 2021 | 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 | Tires, except bike |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.60000, -98.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
After lifting a tire onto a conveyor belt an employee experienced abdominal pain. The employee was hospitalized for a hernia.
Incident Summary
On September 18, 2021, a worker at The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in LAWTON, OKLAHOMA 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 tires, except bike identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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