OSHA Injury Report: Empress Ambulance Services Inc. South

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

bending at a 90-degree angle attaching medical equipment onto a patient

What happened

EMT [REDACTED] on [REDACTED] advised me when she returned to [REDACTED] that she injured her back on her last job where patient was transferred to Weiler Hospital. She stated that she stood up the wrong way and her back went into spasm. I advised her that she should be seen by a doctor and Lt. [REDACTED] transported her to Lawrence Hospital for further evaluation. I also advised her to complete an incident report explaining what happened. I advised her that in the future if she is injured while work to immediately notify a supervisor or dispatch or support services. After employee returned from hospital she told me that she was given a note from physician that she may return to work in 3 days she was advised to forward paperwork to HR

Injury or illness

Strain or Tear of Lower Back Area

Object or substance involved

none body mechanics

Summary line

Strain or Tear of Lower Back Area - Directly harmed by: none body mechanics

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2024. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.