Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Strains
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Yerecic Label Company, Inc., 701 Hunt Valley Road, NEW KENSINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 15068
on — Strains, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was removing an empty roll of paper from a spiral when he strained his back.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedReels, rolls, spools, coils, cones
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