Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Maser Consulting PA, Blake Ridge Road, NEW MARTINSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA 26155
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
On December 18, 2017, at approximately 2:00 p.m., an employee complained of indigestion type symptoms as he conducted a five minute walk through rough terrain while carrying survey gear weighing 20-30 lbs. The employee was hospitalized for cardiac issues.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSTools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c.
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On June 16, 2023, an employee was elevated in a scissor lift and was removing a pipe from a structure when they began experiencing back pain. The employee sustained a ruptured abdominal aneurysm from lifting/carrying/pulling pipe.
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