EE was stacking 50# sand bags on a pallet. When EE turned to place a bag on the pallet had a sharp pain in the abdomen. Later in the day EE had a lump protruding from the same area. EE can push the lump back in. *On 03/11/2020 EE saw a doctor & was diagnosed with a hernia. EE plans to have the hernia surgically repaired. The doctor issued a Return to Work slip with No Limitations.
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December 2, 2019
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Select Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects
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