Overexertion in lifting, lowering, unspecified · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Las Palmas Medical Center, 1801 N. Oregon, EL PASO, TEXAS 79902
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
After lifting heavy trash bags, an employee may have aggravated a recent surgical incision.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersTrash, garbage
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