OSHA Injury Report: Polaris Ind. MCO

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

Reaching for retaining plates

What happened

On [REDACTED] at approx. [REDACTED] EE was working in case assembly performing normal duties. EE set a case on the plating fixture and continued the next step of grabbing plates from the designated location at the work station. As EE reached for the plate they felt a pain in the low back and was unable to stand upright without discomfort. EE reported injury to lead and was going to continue working but the muscle began to spasm. Lead and EE activated Nurse Triage Line at approx. [REDACTED]. EE described symptoms to nurse and the result was to seek care at the local partnered health facility. EE was seen by a physician and received prescription strength ibuprofen muscle relaxer and steroid. EE was cleared to return to work with no restrictions but was instructed to call clinic for follow up prior to next shift ([REDACTED]).

Injury or illness

Lumbar muscle strain

Object or substance involved

Workstation set-up (excessive reach to 26)

Summary line

Strain to lower back after reaching for retainer plates at workstation

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

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