Overexertion in lifting-single episode · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Fed Ex Freight, 10 Commerce Parkway, WEST JEFFERSON, OHIO 43162
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
On June 21, 2017,an employee was connecting two trailers with a converter dolly. The employee attempted to lift the dolly and suffered a back injury.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedVehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
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