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Hernias due to traumatic incidents

1 hospitalization · 2015107573 · 10/11/2015 · Publix

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: Overexertion in lifting-multiple episodes
Source: Field crops

Employer

Name: Publix
Location: 1921 North Belcher Rd., CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, 33763
NAICS: 445110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee suffered a hernia while lifting potatoes and pumpkins during the day.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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