Raytheon Company
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Strains — NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | Raytheon Company | Report ID | 20231110499 |
| Address | 22 Cotton Road, Suite C | City, State ZIP | NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03063 |
| Event Date | November 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Strains | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-single episode | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 334511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.78000, -71.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting boxes when they suffered a strained back, resulting in hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On November 14, 2023, a worker at Raytheon Company in NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered strains to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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