Overexertion and bodily reaction, unspecified · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at US Department of Homeland Security, 1300 W. Richey Ave, ARTESIA, NEW MEXICO 88210
on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
An employee was hospitalized after performing physical exercises.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableBodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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