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Walgreens

Multiple types of overexertions and bodily reactions — Fractures — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Walgreens in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
Employer Walgreens Report ID 2023043820
Address 1530 Lafayette Avenue City, State ZIP SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63104
Event Date April 28, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Event Type Multiple types of overexertions and bodily reactions Source of Injury Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
Secondary Source Boxes, crates, cartons
Industry (NAICS) 446110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 38.61000, -90.20000

Incident Narrative

An employee lifted a tote, turned, and felt a sharp pain in his lower back. The employee sustained a spine fracture.

Incident Summary

On April 28, 2023, a worker at Walgreens in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as multiple types of overexertions and bodily reactions, with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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