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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 Report ID 2016021340
Address 29 Rinalvo Way City, State ZIP PONTE VEDRA, FLORIDA 32081
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 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.09000, -81.43000

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

OSHA has recorded 146 severe injury reports involving "Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode" incidents in our database. Browse all Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode injuries.

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