Injured by physical contact with person while restraining, subduing-unintentional · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, 9400 Turkey Lake Road, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32819
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
On February 8, 2021, a security captain attempted to restrain a combative patient when he fell to the ground, resulting in a fractured right ankle.
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