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Broadband Technical Resources

Multiple types of overexertion involving outside sources — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — PELHAM, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Broadband Technical Resources in PELHAM, ALABAMA
Employer Broadband Technical Resources Report ID 2020076336
Address 119 Watterson Pkwy & 315 Birkale Cove City, State ZIP PELHAM, ALABAMA 35124
Event Date July 8, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Hernias due to traumatic incidents Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Multiple types of overexertion involving outside sources Source of Injury Wire, cables-nonelectrical
Secondary Source Shovels
Industry (NAICS) 623110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.17000, -79.28000

Incident Narrative

After pulling cable in a ceiling and shoveling dirt onto the back of a truck, an employee developed a hernia. He was hospitalized, requiring surgery.

Incident Summary

On July 8, 2020, a worker at Broadband Technical Resources in PELHAM, ALABAMA suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as multiple types of overexertion involving outside sources, with wire, cables-nonelectrical identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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