Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Epic Health Services, Inc., Fountain Court, Suite 20, BARTONSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 18321
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
An employee was performing home health care services in a resident's private home when the employee fell down a set of wet stairs and experienced internal bleeding, contusions, and a bruised spine, hip, and buttocks. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersStairs, steps-indoors
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