Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Hernias due to traumatic incidents
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at NATIONAL SERVICE SOLUTIONS US, LLC, Home Depot Store #3009, SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI 63303
on — Hernias due to traumatic incidents, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
Two employees were pushing a cart when one of them suffered a hernia.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersCart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
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