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Hernias due to traumatic incidents

1 hospitalization · 2017032328 · 3/13/2017 · COBB Mechanical Contractors

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 involving outside sources, unspecified
Source
Metal pipes, tubing

Employer

Name
COBB Mechanical Contractors
Location
West Dock Administration Building, FORT BLISS, TEXAS, 79918
NAICS
236220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On March 13, 2017, at approximately 11:30 a.m., an employee was unloading copper pipes from a forklift when he suffered an umbilical hernia and was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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