MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | Report ID | 20181213006 |
| Address | 781 CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD | City, State ZIP | MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA 26505 |
| Event Date | December 19, 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) | 325412 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.65000, -79.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a hernia while lifting a box of gloves weighing between 1 ounce and 20 pounds.
Incident Summary
On December 19, 2018, a worker at MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC. in MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA 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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