CBS Television
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — NORCROSS, GEORGIA
| Employer | CBS Television | Report ID | 20211210438 |
| Address | 6269 Best Friend Road | City, State ZIP | NORCROSS, GEORGIA 30071 |
| Event Date | December 5, 2021 | 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 | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 515120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.92000, -84.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a box of costumes when they suffered a hernia.
Incident Summary
On December 5, 2021, a worker at CBS Television in NORCROSS, GEORGIA 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 boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 382 severe injury reports involving "Overexertion in lifting-single episode" incidents in our database. Browse all Overexertion in lifting-single episode injuries.
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