Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Herniated discs
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Baker Hughes Pressure Control, XTO HP 434 Well name Charles Midkiff 38-47 4711 4711AH , ODESSA, TEXAS 79766
on — Herniated discs, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
Two employees were backing out a landing joint from a hanger using two chain tongues on each side. One of the employees suffered a back injury while pulling the equipment. He was hospitalized for a ruptured disk.
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