Overexertion while materials moving by hand · Sprains, strains, minor tears
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Allen Tharp LLC., 1315 Truemper Street, LACKLAND AFB, TEXAS 78236
on — Sprains, strains, minor tears, affecting the Trunk and other lower extremities.
Final narrative
An employee was helping to flip and stack tables in a dining room so the floors could be waxed. They began experiencing back and knee pain a few hours later, resulting in hospitalization for musculoskeletal strain affecting the lower back and right knee.
Hospitalized Trunk and other lower extremities Tables, desks, work surfaces
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