ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA·
St. Luke's University Health Network - Allentown Campus
Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Hernias due to traumatic incidents
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at St. Luke's University Health Network - Allentown Campus, 1736 W. Hamilton St., ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18104 on , Hernias due to traumatic incidents, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
While adjusting a patient in bed, an employee experienced abdominal pain due to a hernia, requiring surgery and hospitalization.
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