Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Lakeview Terrace - A CCRC Retirement Community, 331 Raintree Drive, ALTOONA, FLORIDA 32702
on — Sprains, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was lifting and carrying a heavy box. After putting the box down, the employee had back pain and weakness in their left leg. They were hospitalized, having suffered a back sprain.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedBoxes, crates, cartons
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