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Prospect Crozier

Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Herniated discs — UPLAND, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Prospect Crozier in UPLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Prospect Crozier Report ID 2019033208
Address 1 Medical Center City, State ZIP UPLAND, PENNSYLVANIA 19015
Event Date March 27, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Herniated discs Body Part Lumbar region
Event Type Overexertion in lifting-single episode Source of Injury Patient
Industry (NAICS) 621910 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.85000, -75.36000

Incident Narrative

At 11:30 a.m. on March 27, 2019, a paramedic suffered a slipped disc in the lower back while lifting a 350-pound patient into an ambulance. He was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On March 27, 2019, a worker at Prospect Crozier in UPLAND, PENNSYLVANIA suffered herniated discs to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with patient identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 382 severe injury reports involving "Overexertion in lifting-single episode" incidents in our database. Browse all Overexertion in lifting-single episode injuries.

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