Overexertion while materials moving by hand · Sprains, strains, minor tears
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Apartment Management Consultants LLC, 1061 E. 41st Pl., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60653
on — Sprains, strains, minor tears, affecting the Multiple trunk locations.
Final narrative
An employee suffered a back/torso strain while moving a trash bin.
Hospitalized Multiple trunk locations Tanks, bins, vats except confined space
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