Injury by other person-unintentional or intent unknown, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, 5 Mobile Infirmary Cir, MOBILE, ALABAMA 36607
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
When a patient became combative, an employee intervened and fell to the ground. The employee sustained back and knee injuries.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Patient
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