Walmart, Inc.
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Herniated discs — MARIETTA, OHIO
| Employer | Walmart, Inc. | Report ID | 2022086923 |
| Address | 804 Pike St | City, State ZIP | MARIETTA, OHIO 45750 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Herniated discs | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-single episode | Source of Injury | Bags, sacks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 453998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.40000, -81.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was picking up a pack of dog food when she suffered an aggravated herniated disk.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2022, a worker at Walmart, Inc. in MARIETTA, OHIO suffered herniated discs to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with bags, sacks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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