Sunrun

Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — SOMERSET, New Jersey

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Sunrun in SOMERSET, New Jersey
Employer Sunrun
Address 26 Worlds Fair Drive #J
City, State ZIP SOMERSET, New Jersey 08873
Report ID 2020098784
Event Date September 16, 2020
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) 221114
GPS Coordinates 40.53000, -74.51000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was moving equipment using a lift when he felt a sharp pain in his stomach due to a hernia.

Incident Summary

On September 16, 2020, a worker at Sunrun in SOMERSET, New Jersey 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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