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Envoy Air, Inc.

Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — PEORIA, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Envoy Air, Inc. in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
Employer Envoy Air, Inc. Report ID 2018066399
Address 6100 Everett McKinley Dirksen Pkwy. City, State ZIP PEORIA, ILLINOIS 61607
Event Date June 27, 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 Suitcases, baggage, luggage
Industry (NAICS) 481111 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.67000, -89.68000

Incident Narrative

An employee suffered a hernia rupture while loading bags from a conveyor onto a plane, requiring hospitalization and surgery.

Incident Summary

On June 27, 2018, a worker at Envoy Air, Inc. in PEORIA, ILLINOIS 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 suitcases, baggage, luggage identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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