Dimmitt Automotive Group
Overexertion in lifting-multiple episodes — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
| Employer | Dimmitt Automotive Group | Report ID | 2015118220 |
| Address | 25191 US HWY 19 | City, State ZIP | CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33763 |
| Event Date | November 2, 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 | Tires, except bike |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.00000, -82.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving tires and felt pain. He was hospitalized for hernia surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 2, 2015, a worker at Dimmitt Automotive Group 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 tires, except bike identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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