Injured by physical contact with person while restraining, subduing-unintentional · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Temple University Hospital, 100 East Lehigh Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19125
on — Fractures, affecting the lumbar region.
Final narrative
An employee fell to the floor while trying to break up a fight between patients. The employee suffered a fracture to the lower back.
HospitalizedLumbar regionPatient
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