Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Strains
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Walmart Supercenter #260, 1200 N Hwy 77, WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS 75165
on — Strains, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was pulling an online grocery cart when they felt pain in the abdomen. The employee sustained a muscle strain.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersShopping cart, grocery carriage-nonpowered
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