Crete Carrier Corporation
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Crete Carrier Corporation | Report ID | 2018021555 |
| Address | Bridon American Corporation, 280 New Commerce Blvd | City, State ZIP | HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA 18706 |
| Event Date | February 14, 2018 | 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 | Tarps, plastic or fabric sheeting |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.21000, -75.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting tarps off the ground and felt a pop. The employee was hospitalized for hernia surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 14, 2018, a worker at Crete Carrier Corporation in HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA 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 tarps, plastic or fabric sheeting identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 382 severe injury reports involving "Overexertion in lifting-single episode" incidents in our database. Browse all Overexertion in lifting-single episode injuries.
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