Injured by physical contact with person while restraining, subduing-unintentional · Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Familylinks Inc., 416 Olive Street, MCKEESPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 15132
on — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments, affecting the thigh(s).
Final narrative
On March 26, 2018, an employee was trying to restrain a client when he twisted his knee and tore a muscle in his thigh. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.
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