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Paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia

1 hospitalization · 20241110374 · 11/6/2024 · United Natural Foods, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the neck
Nature of injury
Paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia

Cause

Event
Fall on same level unspecified
Source
Other constructed surface
Secondary source
Source, secondary source unspecified

Employer

Name
United Natural Foods, Inc.
Location
423 North Reading Rd, EPHRATA, PENNSYLVANIA, 17522
NAICS
424410
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was moving pallets into the freezer when they lost their footing and fell on their back. The employee sustained an injury to his upper back/lower neck area and was diagnosed with central cord syndrome.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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