Methodist Healthcare Systems
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | Methodist Healthcare Systems | Report ID | 2018065656 |
| Address | 12412 Judson Rd. | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78244 |
| Event Date | June 9, 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 | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.55000, -98.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee lifted a box (60 lbs.) and tore a hernia.
Incident Summary
On June 9, 2018, a worker at Methodist Healthcare Systems in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 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 boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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