Multiple types of overexertions and bodily reactions · Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at USMS Training Division, FLETC, 1131 CHapel Crossing Rd. , BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA 31524
on — Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., n.e.c., affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
A police trainee suffered an exertion-related muscle injury during training.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableBodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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