Overexertion in lifting-single episode · Hernias due to traumatic incidents
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at PENN COLOR, INC., 2755 BERGEY ROAD, HATFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA 19440
on — Hernias due to traumatic incidents, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was operating a two-roll mill machine and lifting material when the employee suffered a hernia.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersNonclassifiable
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