Overexertion and bodily reaction, unspecified · Hernias due to traumatic incidents
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at R.R. DONNELLY, 6821 E. COUNTY ROAD 1100 NORTH, MATTOON, ILLINOIS 61938
on — Hernias due to traumatic incidents, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was hospitalized on December 6, 2015, to have work-related hernia surgery.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersNonclassifiable
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