Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified · Hernias due to traumatic incidents
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Alloy Polymers, FM 2160 Hwy. 287 , LATEXO, TEXAS 75849
on — Hernias due to traumatic incidents, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
In either pulling down an elevator door or installing a 5- to 10-pound vibrator on a carbon scale, an employee suffered an abdominal hernia.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersNonclassifiable
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