Overexertion in lifting-single episode · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at YUASA BATTERY, INCORPORATED, 2901 MONTROSE AVENUE, LAURELDALE, PENNSYLVANIA 19605
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the lumbar region.
Final narrative
An employee was lifting a 35-lb. battery and injured his back. He was hospitalized with lower back pain.
HospitalizedLumbar regionBattery-vehicle
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