Overexertion in lifting-single episode · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at U.S. Xpress, Inc., 9979 US 271, POWDERLY, TEXAS 75473
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee picked up a case of water bottles and felt pain in his back.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedBoxes, crates, cartons
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