Overexertion in lifting-single episode · Hernias due to traumatic incidents
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CBS Television, 6269 Best Friend Road, NORCROSS, GEORGIA 30071
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 lifting a box of costumes when they suffered a hernia.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersBoxes, crates, cartons
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