# Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified at International Paper
> OSHA SIR `2017054250` · 5/10/2017 · BYESVILLE, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Lumbar region
- **Nature of injury:** Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Overexertion in holding, carrying, or wielding-single episode
- **Source:** Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** International Paper
- **Location:** 60700 Hope Avenue, BYESVILLE, OHIO, 43723
- **NAICS:** 322224
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was holding a davit arm base that weighed approximately 25 pounds. As he turned, he felt pain in the lower back area due to a back sprain/strain.

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