Illinois Granite and Marble LTD.
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Sprains — OAK PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Illinois Granite and Marble LTD. | Report ID | 20161211396 |
| Address | 815 N. Kenilworth Ave. | City, State ZIP | OAK PARK, ILLINOIS 60302 |
| Event Date | December 6, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Sprains | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-single episode | Source of Injury | Stone, marble, granite slabs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327991 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.90000, -87.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to lift a granite countertop out of a pick-up truck bed when he twisted and injured his lower back.
Incident Summary
On December 6, 2016, a worker at Illinois Granite and Marble LTD. in OAK PARK, ILLINOIS suffered sprains to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with stone, marble, granite slabs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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