Overexertion in lifting, lowering, unspecified · Hernias due to traumatic incidents
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at UNIVERSAL ALLOY CORPORATION, 180 LAMAR HALEY PARKWAY, CANTON, GEORGIA 30114
on — Hernias due to traumatic incidents, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was lifting aluminum stock weighing 15 to 20 pounds. During this activity, the employee aggravated a pre-existing hernia condition in the lower left groin, requiring hospitalization and surgery to repair the hernia.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersMetal sheets, ingots, bars-nonstructural
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