Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c.

Name: Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. at Wal-Mart
Start: 3/4/2015

1 hospitalization · 2015030976 · 3/4/2015 · Wal-Mart

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury: Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c.

Cause

Event: Ingestion of harmful substance
Source: Fasteners, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: Wal-Mart
Location: 201 Old Elkhart Rd, PALESTINE, TEXAS, 75801
NAICS: 452910
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was using 2-inch, clear packaging tape to secure boxes on a pallet. He inhaled a small piece of the tape while cutting it by mouth, and the tape adhered to a portion of his mid-to-upper throat. He was admitted to the hospital and underwent treatment.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown