Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Nonspecified injuries and disorders, n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Brillient Corporation, 150 Spacenter Loop , LEES SUMMIT, MISSOURI 64064
on — Nonspecified injuries and disorders, n.e.c., affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee was pushing a stream liner cart full of files when her supervisor noticed she was having problems breathing. She was hospitalized.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSCart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
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