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Herniated discs

1 hospitalization · 20201211830 · 12/18/2020 · Thysenkrupp Supply Chain Services

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode
Source
Handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Thysenkrupp Supply Chain Services
Location
140 Enterprise Dr, WENTZVILLE, MISSOURI, 63385
NAICS
541614
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was dropping off an empty trailer. He was releasing the pin from the trailer when his lower back popped, causing worsening pain, then shortness of breath. He was hospitalized, suffering from bulging discs in his lower back.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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