Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201690609 - Employee sustained hernia after reaching into cone basket
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125989400 | 01/16/2002 | 4491 | 0 | Long Beach Container Terminal Inc |
Abstract: At approximately 2:25 a.m. on January 9, 2002, Employee #1 was reaching into a cone basket at the dock. While reaching into the basket, Employee #1 felt a pull in her abdomen. Employee #1 completed her shift and went home. Later in the day, after experiencing dizziness, nausea, and abdominal pain, Employee #1 was transported to a medical facility where she underwent surgery for an incarcerated hernia. Employee #1 was hospitalized until the afternoon of January 21, 2002.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125989400 | Hospitalized injury | Hernia | Longshore equipment operators |
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