Bethany St. Joseph Corporation
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Bethany St. Joseph Corporation | Report ID | 20211210320 |
| Address | 2501 Shelby Road | City, State ZIP | LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 54601 |
| Event Date | December 1, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-single episode | Source of Injury | Patient |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.76000, -91.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a muscle tear near the stomach while trying to lift a resident into bed.
Incident Summary
On December 1, 2021, a worker at Bethany St. Joseph Corporation in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments 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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