Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ADF Companies, 302 Preakness Avenue, PATERSON, NEW JERSEY 07502
on — Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
As an employee was pushing refrigeration equipment up a truck ramp, he felt a tug/tear in his left calf muscle, which then caused a blood clot. He was hospitalized.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Cooling and humidifying machinery and appliances, unspecified
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