DALLAS, TEXAS—
J.B. Hunt Transport Inc.
Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury
Final narrative
An employee was dropping a trailer landing gear and was pulling the fifth wheel release when he heard a popping noise, directly followed by a sharp pain in his right elbow. His elbow started to swell up and required hospitalization.
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