U.S. Home Corporation
Standing, standing up-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — PHOENIXVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | U.S. Home Corporation | Report ID | 2022021214 |
| Address | 400 Margot Way | City, State ZIP | PHOENIXVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 19460 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Hernias due to traumatic incidents | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Standing, standing up-single episode | Source of Injury | Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.12000, -75.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing debris from the ground when they stood up and sustained a hernia.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2022, a worker at U.S. Home Corporation in PHOENIXVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as standing, standing up-single episode, with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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