Overexertion while materials moving by hand · Soft tissue injuries unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Bagcraftpapercon III, LLC, 6448 Best Friend Road, NORCROSS, GEORGIA 30071
on — Soft tissue injuries unspecified, affecting the Back lumbar region.
Final narrative
An employee suffered a lower back injury while trying to lift a 230-pound roll of paper. The employee was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Back lumbar region Reels, rolls, spools, coils
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