Overexertion in lifting-single episode · Herniated discs
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Fed Ex Freight, 9351 Willow Court, HENDERSON, COLORADO 80640
on — Herniated discs, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee bent over to lift up a handle to raise a dolly. When he came back up, he felt a pop in his back. He was hospitalized for a herniated disc in his back.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedSemi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
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