Comcast Corporation

Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode - Hernias due to traumatic incidents - PONTE VEDRA, Florida

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Comcast Corporation in PONTE VEDRA, Florida
Employer Comcast Corporation
Address 29 Rinalvo Way
City, State ZIP PONTE VEDRA, Florida 32081
Report ID 2016021340
Event Date February 12, 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 pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode
Source of Injury Electrical wiring-building
Industry (NAICS) 515120
GPS Coordinates 30.09000, -81.43000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was pulling on cable in the attic when his hernia became twisted and strangulated.

Incident Summary

On February 12, 2016, a worker at Comcast Corporation in PONTE VEDRA, Florida 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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