Windstream Communications, LLC
Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — AMERICUS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Windstream Communications, LLC | Report ID | 2015107624 |
| Address | Roadway | City, State ZIP | AMERICUS, GEORGIA 31709 |
| Event Date | October 13, 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 pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode | Source of Injury | Electrical wiring-building |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.06000, -84.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling telecommunication wiring and suffered a hernia.
Incident Summary
On October 13, 2015, a worker at Windstream Communications, LLC in AMERICUS, GEORGIA suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode, with electrical wiring-building identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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