Overexertion while providing medical or custodial care · Soft tissue injuries unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Honor Care Network Pennsylvania, 111 Unknown, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19101
on — Soft tissue injuries unspecified, affecting the Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified.
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Final narrative
On July 12, 2024, an employee was providing home care for a client at an independent living facility. While transferring the client from a wheelchair onto a scooter, the employee suffered a back injury. The employee was hospitalized, suffering from lower back pain radiating down both legs, weakness, and numbness over both thighs.
Hospitalized Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified Patient
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An employee assisted with repositioning a patient in bed using a drawsheet. After repositioning the patient, the employee felt lower back pain and had weakness in her legs. The employee sustained a herniated disc.
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