Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Pepsi Beverage Company, 620 Miles Standish BLVD, TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02780
on — Myocardial infarction (heart attack), affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee had a heart attack while moving a vending machine.
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