US FOREST SERVICE
Overexertion in holding, carrying, or wielding-single episode — Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — NORWOOD, COLORADO
| Employer | US FOREST SERVICE | Report ID | 2015042023 |
| Address | 150 Forest | City, State ZIP | NORWOOD, COLORADO 81423 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Overexertion in holding, carrying, or wielding-single episode | Source of Injury | Backpacks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 115310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.13000, -108.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 4/14/15, an employee suffered pain in his calf after completing the yearly "pack test" (walking 1.5 miles with a weighted pack) for physical fitness. He was hospitalized and required surgery for compartment syndrome.
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2015, a worker at US FOREST SERVICE in NORWOOD, COLORADO suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as overexertion in holding, carrying, or wielding-single episode, with backpacks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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