OSHA Injury Report: Martin Concrete Construction, Inc.

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

The employee was assigned to remove chip out defective concrete from an incorrectly poured stair section and prepare the area for re-pour. The work required extended bent-over positioning and repetitive chipping using a chipping hammer; and a fan was used to help with airflow in the work area.

What happened

While performing the concrete removal; the employee continued repetitive chipping and manual handling of concrete debris in a bent-over posture. During this task; the employee experienced a work-related injury physical issue associated with the repetitive motion and sustained posture required for chipping out the concrete.

Injury or illness

The employee experienced a sharp strain in the middle right side of the back while unbending repositioning during repetitive chipping work; and the medical provider diagnosed a lumbar strain.

Object or substance involved

No single object struck the employee; the injury was caused by repetitive chipping work in an awkward bent-over posture while using a chipping hammer (strain occurred while standing unbending).

Summary line

Back: Strained back from repetitive chipping work.

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2025. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.