Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Avante At Leesburg, Inc., 2000 Edgewood Ave, LEESBURG, FLORIDA 34748
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the lumbar region.
Final narrative
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