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Herniated discs

1 hospitalization · 2022119589 · 11/1/2022 · Cruz Electric, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Nature of injury
Herniated discs

Cause

Event
Sitting, sitting down-repetitive or prolonged
Source
Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker

Employer

Name
Cruz Electric, Inc.
Location
96 Worchester St., WELLESLEY, MASSACHUSETTS, 02481
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was in a prolonged seated position while wiring a receptacle box. Upon standing up from this position, the employee experienced sharp pain in their back caused by a herniated disc.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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