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CABELA'S INC.

Climbing or stepping up or down-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — SIDNEY, NEBRASKA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at CABELA'S INC. in SIDNEY, NEBRASKA
Employer CABELA'S INC. Report ID 2016076877
Address 1 CABELA DR. City, State ZIP SIDNEY, NEBRASKA 69162
Event Date July 28, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Hernias due to traumatic incidents Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Climbing or stepping up or down-single episode Source of Injury Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
Secondary Source Water vehicle, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 454113 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.15000, -102.80000

Incident Narrative

An employee suffered a hernia while climbing up into a boat to service it, requiring hospitalization and surgery.

Incident Summary

On July 28, 2016, a worker at CABELA'S INC. in SIDNEY, NEBRASKA suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as climbing or stepping up or down-single episode, with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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