Injured by physical contact with person while restraining, subduing-unintentional · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at FCI Otisville Federal Correctional Institution, Two Mile Drive, OTISVILLE, NEW YORK 10963
on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
Three correctional facility guards were escorting a restrained federal prison inmate when he became disruptive, requiring the use of force.
Two guards and the inmate fell onto the Lieutenant's right leg, fracturing his fibula. He was transported to the hospital and released the following day.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Co-worker
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