Kraus Enterprises Inc.

Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — BRONX, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Kraus Enterprises Inc. in BRONX, NEW YORK
Employer Kraus Enterprises Inc. Report ID 2021053857
Address 1674 Macombs Rd City, State ZIP BRONX, NEW YORK 10453
Event Date May 11, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. Body Part Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Event Type Overexertion in lifting-single episode Source of Injury Bags, sacks
Industry (NAICS) 531311 Inspection # 1541211
GPS Coordinates 40.84000, -73.91000

Incident Narrative

An employee was picking up construction debris and loading it onto a hand truck. The employee suffered a pinched nerve in the back, as well as a slipped disk.

Incident Summary

On May 11, 2021, a worker at Kraus Enterprises Inc. in BRONX, NEW YORK suffered multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with bags, sacks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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