Overexertion in throwing-multiple episodes · Hernias due to traumatic incidents
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at U.S. Postal Service, 8225 Cross Park Drive, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78710
on — Hernias due to traumatic incidents, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee began having stomach pains while tossing packages on a conveyor. The employee was later hospitalized with a hernia.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersPackages, parcels
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