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Sprains, strains, minor tears

1 hospitalization · 20241110443 · 11/8/2024 · Cardinal Equipment Services, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Knee(s)
Nature of injury
Sprains, strains, minor tears

Cause

Event
Overexertion while materials moving by hand
Source
Vending, and gaming machines
Secondary source
Workers engaging in team lift

Employer

Name
Cardinal Equipment Services, LLC
Location
unknown, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA, 33900
NAICS
454210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was on the ground removing a piece of equipment from the back of a truck with assistance from another employee who was inside the truck while at a customer location. While moving the equipment, his right knee buckled and he suffered a torn ligament in his knee.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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