Injured by physical contact with person while restraining, subduing-unintentional · Multiple symptoms
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at UnityPoint Health Proctor, 5409 N. Knoxville Ave., PEORIA, ILLINOIS 61614
on — Multiple symptoms, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
On October 20, 2020, at approximately 11:45 PM, an employee was kicked in the chest while trying to restrain a combative patient. The employee developed dizziness, chest pain, and shortness of breath and was hospitalized.
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