Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at THE KROGER CO. , 2121 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE ROAD, SUWANEE, GEORGIA 30024
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee suffered a spinal disk injury while moving a box of baby food. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedBoxes, crates, cartons
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