Riddle Memorial Hospital
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — MEDIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Riddle Memorial Hospital | Report ID | 2019011135 |
| Address | 1068 West Baltimore Pike | City, State ZIP | MEDIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19063 |
| Event Date | January 31, 2019 | 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 | Patient |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.91000, -75.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered an incarcerated hernia while lifting a patient out of a shower stall.
Incident Summary
On January 31, 2019, a worker at Riddle Memorial Hospital in MEDIA, 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 patient identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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