Intentional injury by other person, unspecified · Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, 1000 E. Mountain Blvd, PLAINS TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA 18702
on — Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
A security officer was assaulted by an individual he was attempting to restrain in the emergency department. He twisted his right ankle and fell to the ground, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Person, other than injured or ill worker, n.e.c.
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