Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at RITE SCREEN COMPANY, INCORPORATED, 4314 ROUTE 209, ELIZABETHVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17023
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
An employee pushing five screen doors felt pain in his back and had difficulty breathing. The employee was hospitalized with a collapsed lung.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersDoors, except garage and vehicle
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