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Target

Overexertion in holding, carrying, or wielding-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Target in THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA
Employer Target Report ID 2023065372
Address 716 U.S. 441 City, State ZIP THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA 32159
Event Date June 17, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Hernias due to traumatic incidents Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Overexertion in holding, carrying, or wielding-single episode Source of Injury Multiple types of containers
Industry (NAICS) 452210 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 28.93000, -81.94000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working in the fulfillment area carrying large bags of dog food, cat litter, a cube organizer, and book cases. The employee began experiencing abdominal pain and sustained two hernias that resulted in hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On June 17, 2023, a worker at Target in THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as overexertion in holding, carrying, or wielding-single episode, with multiple types of containers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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