Allied Services
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Allied Services | Report ID | 20201110841 |
| Address | 475 Morgan Hwy., Lynett Village | City, State ZIP | SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18508 |
| Event Date | November 15, 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 | Patient |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.44000, -75.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 15, 2020, an employee attempted to lift a patient that had fallen to the floor. The employee experienced abdominal pain and was hospitalized for a hernia that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2020, a worker at Allied Services in SCRANTON, 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 patient identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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