Nature Recreation Management

Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Nature Recreation Management in FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA
Employer Nature Recreation Management Report ID 20211210791
Address 8700 Estero Boulevard City, State ZIP FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA 33931
Event Date December 16, 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) 713990 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 26.40000, -81.87000

Incident Narrative

An employee was lifting a 44-pound case of bottled water and felt pain in the abdominal area. The employee sustained a hernia and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On December 16, 2021, a worker at Nature Recreation Management in FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA 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

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