Haper Limbach LLC
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Haper Limbach LLC | Report ID | 2016021388 |
| Address | 4445 S. 12th St. | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33605 |
| Event Date | February 15, 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 | Pipes, ducts, tubing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.96000, -82.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a 50 lb. pipe fitting elbow with another employee and suffered an abdominal hernia rupture on his right side.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2016, a worker at Haper Limbach LLC in TAMPA, 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-single episode, with pipes, ducts, tubing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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