Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Hernias due to traumatic incidents
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at BOTKIN LUMBER COMPANY , 1901 Progress Drive, FARMINGTON, MISSOURI 63640
on — Hernias due to traumatic incidents, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was rotating a carousel stacked with cut lumber when he suffered a hernia. He was hospitalized, undergoing surgery.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersMaterial and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c.
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