Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Hernias due to traumatic incidents
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Comcast Corporation, 29 Rinalvo Way, PONTE VEDRA, FLORIDA 32081
on — Hernias due to traumatic incidents, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was pulling on cable in the attic when his hernia became twisted and strangulated.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersElectrical wiring-building
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