Overexertion in lifting-single episode · Hernias due to traumatic incidents
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at LINDEN BULK TRANSPORTATION CO., INC., 4200 TREMLEY POINT RD., LINDEN, NEW JERSEY 07036
on — Hernias due to traumatic incidents, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
An employee suffered a groin hernia while trying to lift a toppled 55-gallon drum, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersContainers-nonpressurized, n.e.c.
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