Injury by other person-unintentional or intent unknown, n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Advent Health Orlando, 601 E Rollins Street, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32803
on — Fractures, affecting the thigh(s).
Final narrative
The injured employee was assisting a patient to their feet when the patient lost balance and fell onto the injured employee's leg resulting in a fractured femur.
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