Eversource
Overexertion and bodily reaction, unspecified — Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified — WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Eversource | Report ID | 2016054438 |
| Address | Windsor Locks Substation, 8 South Street | City, State ZIP | WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT 06096 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Overexertion and bodily reaction, unspecified | Source of Injury | Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker |
| Secondary Source | Protective equipment, except clothing, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.92000, -72.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On Friday, May 20, 2016, an employee was testing personal protective equipment when he strained/sprained his back. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2016, a worker at Eversource in WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT suffered sprains, strains, tears, unspecified to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion and bodily reaction, unspecified, with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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