HomeInstead Senior Care
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — HAMDEN, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | HomeInstead Senior Care | Report ID | 2022021466 |
| Address | 1733 whitney ave | City, State ZIP | HAMDEN, CONNECTICUT 06511 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2022 | 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 | Patient |
| Industry (NAICS) | 621610 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.36000, -72.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a patient from a care bed when they sustained a strained abdomen and possible hernia.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2022, a worker at HomeInstead Senior Care in HAMDEN, CONNECTICUT 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 patient identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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