OSHA Injury Report: North America Bend Components

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

On [REDACTED]) the employee reported feeling a stinging sensation in the right knee after bending to pick up a 6-inch grinding head standing and twisting in the machining grinding room after first break. They finished the shift with soreness and returned [REDACTED]) still sore but working normally. While using steps to reach the smoking area the employee experienced increased knee pain and reported to Fit For Work (FFW). FFW provided an exam a soft brace and treatment advice and notified the Millwork Safety Coordinator who followed up. Swelling increased and the employee went home early following FFW advice for rest ice heat and OTC anti?inflammatories. On [REDACTED]) pain and swelling persisted. After contacting EHS the employee was sent to urgent care and was later instructed not to return until a referral follow?up. On [REDACTED] a specialist released the employee with restrictions (no squatting bending twisting; seated work only) and cleared them to return 7 28. Witnesses later cla

What happened

On [REDACTED]) the employee reported feeling a stinging sensation in the right knee after bending to pick up a 6-inch grinding head standing and twisting in the machining grinding room after first break. They finished the shift with soreness and returned [REDACTED]) still sore but working normally. While using steps to reach the smoking area the employee experienced increased knee pain and reported to Fit For Work (FFW). FFW provided an exam a soft brace and treatment advice and notified the Millwork Safety Coordinator who followed up. Swelling increased and the employee went home early following FFW advice for rest ice heat and OTC anti?inflammatories. On [REDACTED]) pain and swelling persisted. After contacting EHS the employee was sent to urgent care and was later instructed not to return until a referral follow?up. On [REDACTED] a specialist released the employee with restrictions (no squatting bending twisting; seated work only) and cleared them to return 7 28. Witnesses later cla

Injury or illness

Sprain or Tear Lower Extremities Right Knee

Object or substance involved

No contact Ergonomic movement from squat to standing while twisting

Summary line

Sprain or Tear Lower Extremities Right Knee No contact Ergonomic movement from squat to standing while twisting Strain by lifting

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.