Materion Precision Optics and Thin Film Coatings, Inc.

Overexertion in holding, carrying, or wielding-single episode — Strains — WESTFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Materion Precision Optics and Thin Film Coatings, Inc. in WESTFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
Employer Materion Precision Optics and Thin Film Coatings, Inc. Report ID 20231110365
Address 2 Lyberty Way City, State ZIP WESTFORD, MASSACHUSETTS 01886
Event Date November 9, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Strains Body Part Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Event Type Overexertion in holding, carrying, or wielding-single episode Source of Injury Battery-vehicle
Industry (NAICS) 333314 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 42.56000, -71.42000

Incident Narrative

An employee was carrying two 52-pound truck batteries when they suffered a back strain.

Incident Summary

On November 9, 2023, a worker at Materion Precision Optics and Thin Film Coatings, Inc. in WESTFORD, MASSACHUSETTS suffered strains to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion in holding, carrying, or wielding-single episode, with battery-vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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