# Fractures at PIEDMONT AIRLINES DBA U.S. AIRWAYS EXPRESS
> OSHA SIR `2018032189` · 3/5/2018 · NORTH CANTON, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Overexertion in lifting-single episode
- **Source:** Suitcases, baggage, luggage
## Employer
- **Name:** PIEDMONT AIRLINES DBA U.S. AIRWAYS EXPRESS
- **Location:** 5400 Lobby Dr NW, NORTH CANTON, OHIO, 44720
- **NAICS:** 481111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was loading bags onto a plane when she felt discomfort in her back due to a spider fracture.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*