Injured by physical contact with person while restraining, subduing-unintentional · Concussions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Fairmont Regional Medical Center, 1325 Locust Avenue, FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA 26554
on — Concussions, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
On February 3, 2016, at approximately 4:30pm, an employee was injured while attempting to restrain a patient who became irate and physically aggressive. The security officer was hospitalized for a concussion.
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