Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Herniated discs
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Harry's Fresh Foods, 1711 NE Riverside Parkway, PORTLAND, OREGON 97230
on — Herniated discs, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was on top of a spiral chiller, pulling on a belt, when he suffered a herniated disc in his back.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedNonclassifiable
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