Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Lincare Holdings, Inc., unknown, ONTARIO, OHIO 44906
on — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds, affecting the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee slipped on steps located at a patient's residence and fell onto an oxygen tank that was on a cart at the base of the steps, suffering a puncture wound to the neck.
HospitalizedNeck, except internal location of diseases or disordersStairs, steps, unspecified
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