Overexertion while materials moving by hand · Sprains, strains, minor tears
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Cardinal Equipment Services, LLC, unknown, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA 33900
on — Sprains, strains, minor tears, affecting the Knee(s).
Final narrative
An employee was on the ground removing a piece of equipment from the back of a truck with assistance from another employee who was inside the truck while at a customer location. While moving the equipment, his right knee buckled and he suffered a torn ligament in his knee.
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