OSHA Injury Report: Mid-State Machine Products Inc.

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

Employee was leaning over a box lifting and moving 78 lb. parts he had just cut de-burred and measured before placing inside the box.

What happened

While leaning over the edge of the box the employee was lifting and moving the parts around in the box so they all would fit exposing his lumbar region to excessive strain. Employee was hurrying and lifting parts greater than 70 lbs. without the use of a second employee or lifting device on his jib crane a violation company lifting policy.

Injury or illness

Employee suffered a strain of the muscles in his lower back.

Object or substance involved

Weight of the material he was attempting to manuever.

Summary line

Strained Lower Back Muscles - Lifting and Moving a 78 lb. part in a box without using a lifting aid.

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.