Materion Precision Optics and Thin Film Coatings, Inc.
Overexertion in holding, carrying, or wielding-single episode — Strains — 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.
Context
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