Overexertion in lifting-single episode · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills, 68 Harris-Bushville Road, HARRIS, NEW YORK 12742
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was helping a patient get up out of bed. The patient pulled down on her to stand up, and the employee felt a sharp pain in her mid-right back. The next day, the employee experienced shortness of breath and was hospitalized for a back strain and collapsed lung.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersPatient
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