Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC
Overexertion while materials moving by hand — Sprains, strains, tears unspecified — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC | Report ID | 2025077000 |
| Address | 14726 SW 56th St. | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33185 |
| Event Date | July 18, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Sprains, strains, tears unspecified | Body Part | Back lumbar region |
| Event Type | Overexertion while materials moving by hand | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.71000, -80.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering a box to a customer. They assisted the customer with moving the box containing a playground apparatus when the box broke open, causing the employee to lose their grip and strain their lower back.
Incident Summary
On July 18, 2025, a worker at Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered sprains, strains, tears unspecified to the back lumbar region. The incident was classified as overexertion while materials moving by hand, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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