Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Sprains
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at FEMCO, Inc., The Creole on Yorktown Apartments, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77056
on — Sprains, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was pushing a dumpster back into place after it was emptied. He twisted his left ankle.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space
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