WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, NEW MEXICO—
White Sands Missile Range Safety Department
Twisting, reaching, bending · Disc disorders, herniated disc
Final narrative
On May 1, 2025, at approximately 11:00 AM, an employee was jump-starting the battery of a forklift and his back went out while he was bending down. The employee was hospitalized with a slipped disc and required surgery.
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