Life Care Center of Ocala
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Hernias due to traumatic incidents — OCALA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Life Care Center of Ocala | Report ID | 2023054577 |
| Address | 2800 Southwest 41st Street | City, State ZIP | OCALA, FLORIDA 34474 |
| Event Date | May 23, 2023 | 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 hoists, lifting harnesses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.14000, -82.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a metal trapeze when they sustained a hernia.
Incident Summary
On May 23, 2023, a worker at Life Care Center of Ocala in OCALA, 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 patient hoists, lifting harnesses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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