Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Hernias due to traumatic incidents
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Republic Industries, 1400 Warren Dr. , MARSHALL, TEXAS 75672
on — Hernias due to traumatic incidents, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
An employee was loading, pushing, and pulling a cart with wooden doors that weighed approximately 20 pounds when he suffered an abdominal hernia, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersCart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
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