Concrete Screed Case Study
4. Narrative:
4.1. Brief Synopsis:
Worker 1 (W1, AFSAS Person 1) was tasked to utilize a concrete screed (OBJ1, AFSAS Object 1) to smooth a side walk, when he strained his lower back resulting in seven days restricted duties and treatment GTFA.
4.2. Sequences of Events:
W1 was tasked by his supervisor to finish laying concrete for a side walking utilizing a screed weighing approximately 120 lbs. to finish smoothing the concrete. As W1 and his partner lowered the large screed from the back of the truck to the ground W1 felt a pop in his lower back. W1 immediately dropped the concrete screed and notified his supervisor of his injuries. W1 was transported to an on base medical facility where he was diagnosed with a sprained lower back and
4.1. Brief Synopsis:
Worker 1 (W1, AFSAS Person 1) was tasked to utilize a concrete screed (OBJ1, AFSAS Object 1) to smooth a side walk, when he strained his lower back resulting in seven days restricted duties and treatment GTFA.
4.2. Sequences of Events:
W1 was tasked by his supervisor to finish laying concrete for a side walking utilizing a screed weighing approximately 120 lbs. to finish smoothing the concrete. As W1 and his partner lowered the large screed from the back of the truck to the ground W1 felt a pop in his lower back. W1 immediately dropped the concrete screed and notified his supervisor of his injuries. W1 was transported to an on base medical facility where he was diagnosed with a sprained lower back and