Nature Recreation Management
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — 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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