Florida Certified Contractors, LLC
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — PALM COAST, FLORIDA
| Employer | Florida Certified Contractors, LLC | Report ID | 20171212253 |
| Address | 200 Riverfront Drive | City, State ZIP | PALM COAST, FLORIDA 32137 |
| Event Date | December 27, 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 | Bundles, bales |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.53000, -81.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on the ground and lifting a bundle of shingles when he collapsed in pain from a hernia, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2017, a worker at Florida Certified Contractors, LLC in PALM COAST, 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 bundles, bales identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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