U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs - North Las Vegas VA Medical
Nonclassifiable · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs - North Las Vegas VA Medical, 6900 North Pecos, NORTH LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89086
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee received acupuncture as part of a training when they suffered a collapsed lung that resulted in hospitalization.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersNonclassifiable
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