Overexertion while providing medical or custodial care · Sprains, strains, tears unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Arden Courts of San Antonio, 15290 Huebner Rd, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78231
on — Sprains, strains, tears unspecified, affecting the Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee suffered a back strain while moving a nursing care resident. She was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified Patient
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