Overexertion in lifting-single episode · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Walgreens Co., 2707 SW 27th Street, CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA 33914
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the lumbar region.
Final narrative
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