Injury by other person-unintentional or intent unknown, n.e.c. · Strains
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Houston Methodist Hospital, 6565 Fannin,GB 164, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77030
on — Strains, affecting the knee(s).
Final narrative
An employee was bending over to assist a patient dress. The patient put his weight on the employee's shoulders causing a strain to her left knee.
HospitalizedKnee(s)Patient
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