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Herniated discs

1 hospitalization · 20171211521 · 12/4/2017 · Houston Foam Plastics

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Herniated discs

Cause

Event
Fall on same level, n.e.c.
Source
Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Parts and materials, unspecified

Employer

Name
Houston Foam Plastics
Location
1822 Maury St., HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77026
NAICS
326150
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to position a 16-foot foam block on its side to load it onto a truck. The injured employee was walking by when the block fell, striking and knocking him to the concrete ground. He suffered a facial laceration and herniated disk in his neck, requiring hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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