Overexertion in lifting-single episode · Hernias due to traumatic incidents
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at DPT Laboratories, LTD, 307 East Josephine Street, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78215
on — Hernias due to traumatic incidents, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
An employee was picking up a 55-gallon gun press lid from a cart to be placed onto a forklift. The lid weighed approximately 100 pounds. After completing the task, he experienced abdomen pain due to a hernia and required surgery.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersCaps, lids, covers, n.e.c.
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