Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Cast-Crete USA, LLC, 100 Crenlena way, PORT SAINT LUCIE, FLORIDA 34987
on — Strains, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was delivering construction material. He suffered a back strain while reaching to lift a piece of material.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedParts and materials, unspecified
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