Key Lime Air
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Herniated discs — KEARNEY, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Key Lime Air | Report ID | 2023076768 |
| Address | Kearney Regional Airport, 5145 Airport Road | City, State ZIP | KEARNEY, NEBRASKA 68847 |
| Event Date | July 27, 2023 | 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 | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 481219 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.72000, -99.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting and placing a car seat in the cargo area of an aircraft when they sustained a disc injury to their spine.
Incident Summary
On July 27, 2023, a worker at Key Lime Air in KEARNEY, NEBRASKA suffered herniated discs to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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