Overexertion and bodily reaction, unspecified · Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Eversource, Windsor Locks Substation, WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT 06096
on — Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
On Friday, May 20, 2016, an employee was testing personal protective equipment when he strained/sprained his back. He was hospitalized.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedBodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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