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Disc disorders, herniated disc

1 hospitalization · 2025054082 · 5/1/2025 · PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Back lumbar region
Nature of injury
Disc disorders, herniated disc

Cause

Event
Contact with animals n.e.c.
Source
Dogs, canines domestic
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.
Location
2335 Dixwell Avenue, HAMDEN, CONNECTICUT, 06514
NAICS
812910
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was working to put a dog in a kennel. The dog pulled hard on the employee, causing a lumbar disc herniation and severe back pain. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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