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HJ Martin & Son Inc.

Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Strains — NEW YORK, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at HJ Martin & Son Inc. in NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Employer HJ Martin & Son Inc. Report ID 20191010393
Address 20 West 34th Street City, State ZIP NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10001
Event Date October 4, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Strains Body Part Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Event Type Overexertion in lifting-single episode Source of Injury Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board
Industry (NAICS) 238350 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.74000, -73.98000

Incident Narrative

An employee was lifting wood panels and twisted his back, suffering a severe back strain.

Incident Summary

On October 4, 2019, a worker at HJ Martin & Son Inc. in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered strains to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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