PENN COLOR, INC.

Overexertion in lifting-single episode - Hernias due to traumatic incidents - HATFIELD, Pennsylvania

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at PENN COLOR, INC. in HATFIELD, Pennsylvania
Employer PENN COLOR, INC.
Address 2755 BERGEY ROAD
City, State ZIP HATFIELD, Pennsylvania 19440
Report ID 20191011061
Event Date October 23, 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 Nonclassifiable
Industry (NAICS) 325132
GPS Coordinates 40.29166, -75.30215

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Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a two-roll mill machine and lifting material when the employee suffered a hernia.

Incident Summary

On October 23, 2019, a worker at PENN COLOR, INC. in HATFIELD, 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 nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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