J&J Worldwide Services
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — EL PASO, TEXAS
| Employer | J&J Worldwide Services | Report ID | 2019066053 |
| Address | 5005 N. Piedras St. | City, State ZIP | EL PASO, TEXAS 79930 |
| Event Date | June 15, 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 | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.82000, -106.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At 9:45 a.m. on June 15, 2019, an employee suffered a possible hernia while lifting a door onto a dolly.
Incident Summary
On June 15, 2019, a worker at J&J Worldwide Services in EL PASO, 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 doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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