Aurora Pleasant Prairie Ambulatory Surgery Center
Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Aurora Pleasant Prairie Ambulatory Surgery Center | Report ID | 20201211738 |
| Address | W180 N11070 River Lane | City, State ZIP | GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN 53022 |
| Event Date | December 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 involving outside sources, unspecified | Source of Injury | Patient |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.21000, -88.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee developed a hernia while moving a patient.
Incident Summary
On December 15, 2020, a worker at Aurora Pleasant Prairie Ambulatory Surgery Center in GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified, with patient identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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