Overexertion in holding, carrying, or wielding-single episode · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sullivan Home Services Inc., 6039 Ellerston Way, AVE MARIA, FLORIDA 34142
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was carrying a door up an exterior stairwell when he injured his back.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedDoors, except garage and vehicle
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