Injury by other person-unintentional or intent unknown, n.e.c. · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at West Oaks Hospital, 6500 Hornwood Dr, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77074
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was talking to patients. Two of the patients got into an altercation and one fell backward, landing on the employee. The employee fell to the ground, sustaining a hip injury.
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