Overexertion in lifting-single episode · Hernias due to traumatic incidents
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The Sygma Network, Inc., 4000 Industrial Road, HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17110
on — Hernias due to traumatic incidents, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee developed a hernia while lifting a hand cart into a trailer. He was hospitalized.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersCart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
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