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Hernias

1 hospitalization · 2024042982 · 4/4/2024 · Department of Veteran Affairs

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Abdomen unspecified
Nature of injury: Hernias

Cause

Event: Overexertion while providing medical or custodial care
Source: Patient
Secondary source: Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name: Department of Veteran Affairs
Location: 4100 West Third Street, DAYTON, OHIO, 45428
NAICS: 622110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee developed a hernia while repositioning a patient in a bed. The employee was hospitalized, requiring surgery.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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