SKF USA, Inc.
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — WINSTED, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | SKF USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2022031897 |
| Address | 149 Colebrook River Road | City, State ZIP | WINSTED, CONNECTICUT 06098 |
| Event Date | March 1, 2022 | 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 | Pots, pans, trays |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332991 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.95000, -73.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a 5-pound tray of 1 7/8th-inch ball bearings and suffered a hernia. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 1, 2022, a worker at SKF USA, Inc. in WINSTED, CONNECTICUT 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 pots, pans, trays 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.
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