Struck against stationary object while rising, lowering · Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at EncompassCare, 900 Manchester, FAIRVIEW, PENNSYLVANIA 16415
on — Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels , affecting the Kidney(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was bent over a sit-to-stand trainer (a therapeutic workout machine), helping a patient. When he stood up, his back struck a handrail on the wall, causing injury to his kidney.
Hospitalized Kidney(s) Gymnasium and exercise equipment
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