Rubbed or abraded by shoes, apparel, or accessories · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Martin Memorial Health Systems, Inc., 2150 Se Salerno Rd, STUART, FLORIDA 34997
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the ear(s).
Final narrative
An employee had been wearing a surgical mask for extended periods of time which caused a cut into the back of the left ear that resulted in a bacterial infection. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedEar(s)Medical and surgical instruments and equipment, n.e.c.
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