Arrow Exterminators, Inc.

Other exertions or bodily reactions, unspecified — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — BIRMINGHAM, Alabama

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Arrow Exterminators, Inc. in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama
Employer Arrow Exterminators, Inc.
Address 133 West Oxmoor Road Suite 217
City, State ZIP BIRMINGHAM, Alabama 35209
Report ID 20221110166
Event Date November 18, 2022
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Hernias due to traumatic incidents
Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Other exertions or bodily reactions, unspecified
Source of Injury Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
Industry (NAICS) 561710
GPS Coordinates 33.44000, -86.84000

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Incident Narrative

On November 18, 2022, an employee was checking rodent stations at a customer's home. Upon standing from a bent position, the employee experienced pain in the abdomen. He was hospitalized and had surgery for a hernia.

Incident Summary

On November 18, 2022, a worker at Arrow Exterminators, Inc. in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama suffered hernias due to traumatic incidents to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other exertions or bodily reactions, unspecified, with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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