Struck by object or equipment, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 1000 MONTAUK HIGHWAY, WEST ISLIP, NEW YORK 11795
on — Fractures, affecting the nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
An employee was pumping out water from hospital parking lots with a pump connected to a hose. When disconnecting the hose from the pump, the hose came up and struck the employee's nose, breaking it.
HospitalizedNose, except internal location of diseases or disordersHoses
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