Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c.

Name: Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. at US FOREST SERVICE
Start: 4/15/2015

1 hospitalization · 2015042023 · 4/15/2015 · US FOREST SERVICE

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Lower leg(s)
Nature of injury: Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c.

Cause

Event: Overexertion in holding, carrying, or wielding-single episode
Source: Backpacks

Employer

Name: US FOREST SERVICE
Location: 150 Forest, NORWOOD, COLORADO, 81423
NAICS: 115310
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

On 4/14/15, an employee suffered pain in his calf after completing the yearly "pack test" (walking 1.5 miles with a weighted pack) for physical fitness. He was hospitalized and required surgery for compartment syndrome.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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