OMAHA, NEBRASKA—
Creighton University
Bending, crawling, reaching, twisting-single episode · Strains
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Creighton University, 2500 California Plaza, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68178 on — Strains, affecting the lumbar region.
Final narrative
An employee was repairing a door in the fitness room. When the employee bent over to pick up tools, the employee suffered a lower back strain.
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