Other jump to lower level, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Lazer Spot Inc., 2195 North Reading, DENVER, PENNSYLVANIA 17517
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the lumbar region.
Final narrative
An employee was exiting a truck when his leg became tangled in an airline. He lost his balance and jumped from the catwalk landing, then fell against the truck, injuring his lower back.
HospitalizedLumbar regionTruck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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