MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC. in 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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