Asama Coldwater Manufacturing,Inc.
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Herniated discs — WARRENTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Asama Coldwater Manufacturing,Inc. | Report ID | 2016087262 |
| Address | 975 Thomson Hwy | City, State ZIP | WARRENTON, GEORGIA 30828 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Herniated discs | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-single episode | Source of Injury | Engine parts and accessories, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441310 | Inspection # | 1163234 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.40000, -82.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While loading heavy brake parts into a machine, an employee suffered a herniated back disc and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2016, a worker at Asama Coldwater Manufacturing,Inc. in WARRENTON, GEORGIA suffered herniated discs to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with engine parts and accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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