Maxim Healthcare Services
Bending, crawling, reaching, twisting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — OAKDALE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Maxim Healthcare Services | Report ID | 2018010577 |
| Address | 809 Beacon Circle | City, State ZIP | OAKDALE, PENNSYLVANIA 15071 |
| Event Date | January 18, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Hernias due to traumatic incidents | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Bending, crawling, reaching, twisting-single episode | Source of Injury | Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker |
| Industry (NAICS) | 621610 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.39000, -80.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bathing a youth patient in a tub when the patient slipped. The employee then suffered a hernia while reaching for the patient, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On January 18, 2018, a worker at Maxim Healthcare Services in OAKDALE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as bending, crawling, reaching, twisting-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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