CHS Acquisition Corp.
Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS
| Employer | CHS Acquisition Corp. | Report ID | 20161211946 |
| Address | 211 E. MAIN | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60411 |
| Event Date | December 27, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Hernias due to traumatic incidents | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified | Source of Injury | Barrels, drums-except pressurized |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.49000, -87.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to move a 55-gallon oil drum when he suffered an abdominal hernia.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2016, a worker at CHS Acquisition Corp. in CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified, with barrels, drums-except pressurized identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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