Overexertion in throwing-single episode · Hernias due to traumatic incidents
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at KinderCare Learning Centers LLC, 4703 McMurry Ave, FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80525
on — Hernias due to traumatic incidents, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee sustained a hernia while throwing the daily trash into the dumpster.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersTrash, garbage
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