Overexertion in lifting-single episode · Herniated discs
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc, 8415 Lockwood Ridge Road, SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34243
on — Herniated discs, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was lifting tiles when he started to feel sick and nauseous due to a herniated and bulging disc in his back, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedTiles, shingles, unspecified
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