Cherne Contracting Corporation
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Strains — HEGINS, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Cherne Contracting Corporation | Report ID | 2021076107 |
| Address | 144 Bridge Road | City, State ZIP | HEGINS, PENNSYLVANIA 17938 |
| Event Date | July 24, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Strains | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-single episode | Source of Injury | Wrenches-power not determined |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332996 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.67000, -76.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 23, 2021, an employee suffered a lower back strain while lifting a hydraulic torque wrench that weighed 50-60 pounds. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2021, a worker at Cherne Contracting Corporation in HEGINS, PENNSYLVANIA suffered strains to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with wrenches-power not determined identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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