Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Healthcare Services Group, Inc., 7021 Bryant Irvin Road, FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76123
on — Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., unspecified, affecting the arm(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was pulling laundry out of a washer when she heard a pop in her left arm. She had suffered a strain or tear in the arm.
HospitalizedArm(s), unspecifiedLaundry
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