Overexertion while providing medical or custodial care · Sprains, strains, tears unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Flagler Hospital, Inc., 400 Health Park Blvd., SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA 32086
on — Sprains, strains, tears unspecified, affecting the Neck and back.
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Final narrative
An employee suffered a neck and back strain while repositioning a patient. She was hospitalized.
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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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