Exposure to traumatic or stressful event, n.e.c. · Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CATSKILL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, 68 HARRIS BUSHVILLE RD, HARRIS, NEW YORK 12742
on — Myocardial infarction (heart attack), affecting the heart.
Final narrative
An employee was arguing with another employee, felt chest pains, and was hospitalized for cardiac arrest.
HospitalizedHeartBodily conditions of injured, ill worker
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