# Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. at Wal-Mart
> OSHA SIR `2015030976` · 3/4/2015 · PALESTINE, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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