Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Hernias due to traumatic incidents
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sala Motor Freight Austin, TX, 8080 Purnell Drive, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78753
on — Hernias due to traumatic incidents, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was pulling down the roll door on the back of a trailer after making a delivery when he suffered an abdominal hernia.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersSemi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
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