Department of Defense
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Fractures — TEXARKANA, TEXAS
| Employer | Department of Defense | Report ID | 2016098599 |
| Address | 10 St. & Ave. K | City, State ZIP | TEXARKANA, TEXAS 75507 |
| Event Date | September 12, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-single episode | Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Industry (NAICS) | 812990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.35000, -94.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fractured his vertebrae while attempting to lift a military trailer tire for repairs. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2016, a worker at Department of Defense in TEXARKANA, TEXAS suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with tires, except bike identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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