Overexertion in lifting-single episode · Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sears In-Home Services, 9 Noel Ct., BREWSTER, NEW YORK 10509
on — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments, affecting the upper arm(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was lifting a dryer off of another appliance with a coworker when she tore her bicep, requiring hospitalization.
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