Publix
Overexertion in lifting-multiple episodes — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
| Employer | Publix | Report ID | 2015107573 |
| Address | 1921 North Belcher Rd. | City, State ZIP | CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33763 |
| Event Date | October 11, 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-multiple episodes | Source of Injury | Field crops |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.99000, -82.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a hernia while lifting potatoes and pumpkins during the day.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2015, a worker at Publix in CLEARWATER, 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-multiple episodes, with field crops identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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