Injury by other person-unintentional or intent unknown, n.e.c. · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Services for the Underserved, 5355 Patchen Ave, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11221
on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
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Final narrative
An employee was intervening in an argument between two elder care clients when she was accidentally pushed down a flight of stairs. She landed on the sidewalk and was injured.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableOther client or customer
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