Running, without other incident, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at United States Department of Homeland Security, 1131 Chapel Crossing Road, BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA 31525
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
While participating in running exercises, an employee suffered a shin splint, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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