Overexertion in lifting-single episode · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sagora Senior Living, 11349 Alamo Ranch Parkway, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78253
on — Fractures, affecting the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was assisting in transferring a patient from the bed to their wheelchair. Upon lifting the patient, the employee sustained a cervical fracture.
HospitalizedNeck, except internal location of diseases or disordersPatient
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