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Herniated discs

1 hospitalization · 2016021380 · 2/15/2016 · Dresser, Inc. GE Oil and Gas Division

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Lumbar region
Nature of injury
Herniated discs

Cause

Event
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source
Reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones
Secondary source
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Dresser, Inc. GE Oil and Gas Division
Location
41 Fisher Avenue, BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA, 16701
NAICS
332919
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee hurt his back while placing a roll of plastic onto an uncoiler. The roll of plastic weighs approximately 40 pounds. While placing the roll onto the uncoiler, the roll slipped and fell. The employee attempted to catch the falling roll of plastic resulting in a lower back injury.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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