Virtua
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — BERLIN, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Virtua | Report ID | 2015097126 |
| Address | 100 Longacoming Lane | City, State ZIP | BERLIN, NEW JERSEY 08009 |
| Event Date | September 26, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Hernias due to traumatic incidents | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-single episode | Source of Injury | Patient |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.78000, -74.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee injured their stomach and suffered a hernia while lifting a patient, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2015, a worker at Virtua in BERLIN, NEW JERSEY suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with patient identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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