Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at QUINTILES IMS INCORPORATED, 13903 NW 67th Avenue, MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA 33014
on — Strains, affecting the lumbar region.
Final narrative
An employee suffered a lower back strain while bending over to pick up marketing samples, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedLumbar regionBodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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