Contractors Rental Corporation
Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — CHARLEROI, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Contractors Rental Corporation | Report ID | 2016087757 |
| Address | 212 Simko Blvd | City, State ZIP | CHARLEROI, PENNSYLVANIA 15022 |
| Event Date | August 18, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode | Source of Injury | Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.12000, -79.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a back injury while securing a strap on a trailer with a ratcheting strap and bar.
Incident Summary
On August 18, 2016, a worker at Contractors Rental Corporation in CHARLEROI, PENNSYLVANIA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode, with fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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