Overexertion involving outside sources, n.e.c. · Loss of consciousness-not heat related
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at INTEGRIS Health Edmond Hospital, 4801 Integris Parkway, EDMOND, OKLAHOMA 73034
on — Loss of consciousness-not heat related, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
An employee was in a patient's room. The employee was restraining the patient when the employee passed out from overexertion.
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