Exposure to traumatic or stressful event, n.e.c. · Traumatic shock
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at YMCA, 2200 Route 286, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15239
on — Traumatic shock , affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee provided CPR during a medical emergency. The recipient died, and the employee went into shock.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSBodily conditions of injured, ill worker
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