PENN COLOR, INC.
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — HATFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | PENN COLOR, INC. | Report ID | 20191011061 |
| Address | 2755 BERGEY ROAD | City, State ZIP | HATFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA 19440 |
| 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 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.29000, -75.30000 | ||
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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