Applied Acoustics International

Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode — Strains — CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Applied Acoustics International in CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS
Employer Applied Acoustics International Report ID 2020098778
Address 1001 State St City, State ZIP CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60411
Event Date September 16, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Strains Body Part Lumbar region
Event Type Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode Source of Injury Handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 999999 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 41.51000, -87.61000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a push aid to unjam shredder output when he felt a pain in his lower back and leg. He was hospitalized for a lower back strain.

Incident Summary

On September 16, 2020, a worker at Applied Acoustics International in CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS suffered strains to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode, with handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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