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Hernias due to traumatic incidents

1 hospitalization · 2015107651 · 10/14/2015 · TITAN TIRE

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 pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode
Source
Wrenches-nonpowered
Secondary source
Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers

Employer

Name
TITAN TIRE
Location
3785 E RT 20, FREEPORT, ILLINOIS, 60132
NAICS
326211
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee suffered an inguinal hernia requiring surgical repair after tightening a bolt with a small wrench.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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