Overexertion in lifting-single episode · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at COUNTRY MEADOWS, 830 CHERRY DRIVE, HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA 17033
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was picking up a patient from the hospital. As the employee was transferring a wheelchair to the van, the patient slipped. The employee strained herself while trying to lift the patient. The employee sat down and experienced chest pain.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersPatient
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