Overexertion in lifting-single episode · Dislocation of joints
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc., 101 Broome Corporate Parkway, CONKLIN, NEW YORK 13748
on — Dislocation of joints, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
Final narrative
An employee suffered a dislocated shoulder while lifting a case of product. The employee then suffered a negative reaction to medication provided, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Boxes, crates, cartons
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