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Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury

1 hospitalization · 2017088031 · 8/21/2017 · J.B. Hunt Transport Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Elbow(s)
Nature of injury
Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury

Cause

Event
Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode
Source
Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck

Employer

Name
J.B. Hunt Transport Inc.
Location
5701 West Kiest, DALLAS, TEXAS, 75236
NAICS
484121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was dropping a trailer landing gear and was pulling the fifth wheel release when he heard a popping noise, directly followed by a sharp pain in his right elbow. His elbow started to swell up and required hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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