Overexertion and bodily reaction, unspecified · Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Gordon Food Service Store, 1011 McCords Trail, IRVING, ILLINOIS 62051
on — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments, affecting the thigh(s).
Final narrative
On July 27, 2023, an employee was making a delivery when he tried to prevent a box from falling off the dolly. The employee heard a snap in his right knee. He fell to the ground, striking his head on the pavement. On July 28, 2023, while at home, the employee's right leg gave out and caused the employee to fall, tearing the quadriceps in both legs. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedThigh(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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