Overexertion and bodily reaction, unspecified · Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Hollander Sleep Products, LLC, 32 Industrial Road, FRACKVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17931
on — Myocardial infarction (heart attack), affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
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Final narrative
While unloading a trailer by hand an employee suffered a possible heart attack. The employee was admitted to the hospital.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSPerson-injured or ill worker, unspecified
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