Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at GARELICK FARMS, 504 THIRD AVENUE EXT, RENSSELAER, NEW YORK 12144
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was moving a stuck 80-pound cart filled with milk. He suffered a muscle strain and went to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a collapsed lung.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersCart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
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