Hernias due to traumatic incidents

Name: Hernias due to traumatic incidents at Verizon NY Inc.
Start: 3/3/2015

1 hospitalization · 2015030965 · 3/3/2015 · Verizon NY Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury: Hernias due to traumatic incidents

Cause

Event: Fall on same level due to slipping
Source: Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary source: Ice, sleet, snow

Employer

Name: Verizon NY Inc.
Location: 29 Arlo Lane, PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK, 10566
NAICS: 517110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

Employee was walking between the garage and his truck, carrying an approximately 25 lb. cable reel. He slipped on the snow and fell. He drove himself to the hospital, suffered a hernia and had surgery.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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