Overexertion while materials moving by hand · Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Rumpke Transportation Company, LLC, 2175 Stiving Road, MANSFIELD, OHIO 44903
on — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments, affecting the Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified.
Final narrative
On October 18, 2024, an employee was conducting a pre-trip vehicle inspection. As they were pushing the hood of a truck closed, they experienced back pain and were hospitalized due to a muscle tear and hemorrhage.
Hospitalized Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified Gates, hatches vehicle and machine cargo
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