Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at George Junior Republic, 233 George Jr Road, GROVE CITY, PENNSYLVANIA 16127
on — Fractures, affecting the skull.
Final narrative
On 8/12/2020, an employee was meeting with a juvenile around 2030 hours. The juvenile became aggressive and the employee attempted to restrain them. The juvenile assaulted the employee, resulting in the employee's head hitting a chair. The employee was knocked unconscious and the juvenile continued to assault him. The employee was hospitalized with a skull fracture.
HospitalizedSkullPerson, other than injured or ill worker, unspecified
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