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ST. CHARLES HOSPITAL

Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — PORT JEFFERSON, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ST. CHARLES HOSPITAL in PORT JEFFERSON, NEW YORK
Employer ST. CHARLES HOSPITAL Report ID 2017010384
Address 200 BELLE TERRE ROAD City, State ZIP PORT JEFFERSON, NEW YORK 11777
Event Date January 12, 2017 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 Patient
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.94000, -73.06000

Incident Narrative

An employee suffered a hernia while lifting a patient.

Incident Summary

On January 12, 2017, a worker at ST. CHARLES HOSPITAL in PORT JEFFERSON, NEW YORK 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 patient identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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