Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Dollar General, 9718 Route 9W, ATHENS, NEW YORK 12015
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the neck and back.
Final narrative
An employee was moving merchandise in boxes, rolling containers, and totes, from a truck to store shelves when they sustained back and neck injuries.
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