Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Flo-Dar Inc., 2134 Driscoll Rd, TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08753
on — Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was lying on his back underneath a kitchen sink installing a laminate countertop and felt pain in the lower chest while pulling on the countertop.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersCounters, counter tops
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