Overexertion while materials moving by hand · Hernias
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at DM Airports Ltd, 8 Airport Road Morristown, MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY 07960
on — Hernias, affecting the Abdomen unspecified.
Final narrative
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Hospitalized Abdomen unspecified Fencing and screening material
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