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SIMPLOY INC.

Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at SIMPLOY INC. in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
Employer SIMPLOY INC. Report ID 2016021165
Address 13023 Tesson Ferry Rd., Suite 105 City, State ZIP SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63128
Event Date February 6, 2016 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 Sinks
Industry (NAICS) 561311 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 38.49000, -90.38000

Incident Narrative

An employee sustained a hernia while lifting a vanity for installation.

Incident Summary

On February 6, 2016, a worker at SIMPLOY INC. in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 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 sinks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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