American Medical Response of Connecticut, Incorporated
Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified · Dislocation of joints
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at American Medical Response of Connecticut, Incorporated, 55 Russle Street, ORANGE, CONNECTICUT 06477
on — Dislocation of joints, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
Final narrative
An employee was trying to assist a patient and suffered a dislocated shoulder and muscle strain to the back.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Patient
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