Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Olive Garden USA, 8201 W FLAGLER, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33144
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 pushing tables together to seat a party of 20 when he felt a sharp pain and experienced difficulty breathing. The employee was hospitalized for a collapsed lung.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersTables, worktables
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