Overexertion in lifting-single episode · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Department of Defense, 10 St. & Ave. K, TEXARKANA, TEXAS 75507
on — Fractures, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee fractured his vertebrae while attempting to lift a military trailer tire for repairs. He was hospitalized.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedTires, except bike
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