Overexertion in lifting-single episode · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ITS Technologies & Logistics, Inc., 14500 Keating Street, MIDLOTHIAN, ILLINOIS 60445
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the lumbar region.
Final narrative
An employee was changing a battery in a company vehicle. When he lifted the battery, he injured his lower back and required hospitalization.
HospitalizedLumbar regionBattery-vehicle
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