Overexertion in lifting-single episode · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Global Experience Specialists, 2301 S. King Drive, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60616
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee felt pain in the center of his chest after lifting a furniture dolly cover caught under a dolly wheel.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersApparel and textiles, n.e.c.
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