Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Sprains
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at TOLEDO HOSPITAL, 2142 NORTH COVE BLVD, TOLEDO, OHIO 43606
on — Sprains, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was repositioning a patient using a draw sheet with another technician when she experienced pain due to a severe back sprain, requiring hospitalization.
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