Mount Saint Mary's Cemetery
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Strains — FRESH MEADOWS, NEW YORK
| Employer | Mount Saint Mary's Cemetery | Report ID | 2023109853 |
| Address | 172-00 Booth Memorial | City, State ZIP | FRESH MEADOWS, NEW YORK 11365 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Strains | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-single episode | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 812220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.74000, -73.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was setting up a casket on a platform. While lifting the casket, they pulled a muscle in their abdominal area.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2023, a worker at Mount Saint Mary's Cemetery in FRESH MEADOWS, NEW YORK suffered strains to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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