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Superhero Fire Protection

Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Fractures — LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Superhero Fire Protection in LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA
Employer Superhero Fire Protection Report ID 2022098436
Address 1615 Lakes Parkway City, State ZIP LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30043
Event Date September 23, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Event Type Overexertion in lifting-single episode Source of Injury Metal pipes, tubing
Industry (NAICS) 922160 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.96000, -84.05000

Incident Narrative

On September 23, 2022, an employee was lifting a 6-inch steel pipe when he suffered a herniated disk, and a fracture.

Incident Summary

On September 23, 2022, a worker at Superhero Fire Protection in LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with metal pipes, tubing 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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