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Herniated discs

1 hospitalization · 20231010075 · 10/31/2023 · UNFI Allentown Distribution Center

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Nature of injury: Herniated discs

Cause

Event: Overexertion in lifting-single episode
Source: Boxes, crates, cartons

Employer

Name: UNFI Allentown Distribution Center
Location: 4255 North Valley Dr., SCHNECKSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA, 18078
NAICS: 493110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was picking up a box from a pallet when they experienced back pain due to a possible herniated disc. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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