The Sygma Network, Inc.
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | The Sygma Network, Inc. | Report ID | 2022053865 |
| Address | 4000 Industrial Road | City, State ZIP | HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17110 |
| Event Date | May 4, 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 | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424420 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.31000, -76.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee developed a hernia while lifting a hand cart into a trailer. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 4, 2022, a worker at The Sygma Network, Inc. in HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 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 cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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