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Publix

Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Publix in COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA
Employer Publix Report ID 2015097226
Address 5645 N Atlantic Ave City, State ZIP COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA 32931
Event Date September 27, 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 Boxes, crates, cartons
Industry (NAICS) 445110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 28.36000, -80.60000

Incident Narrative

An employee was lifting a case of beer when he suffered a hernia.

Incident Summary

On September 27, 2015, a worker at Publix in COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA 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 boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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