Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Apex Resource Technologies, Inc., 17 Downing Three Park Bldg 1, PITTSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01201
on — Disc disorders, herniated disc, affecting the Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was entering an area while carrying a tray containing 20 pounds of product. A plastic curtain came into contact with the employee's shoulder; the employee suffered a herniated disc while dislodging the curtain.
Hospitalized Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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