Hitting, kicking, beating by other person while providing medical or custodial care · Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at HallKeen Assisted Living Communities LLC, 670 Main Street, WEYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02190
on — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified, affecting the Neck and shoulder.
Final narrative
An employee was providing evening care to assisted-living residents. A resident wrapped his hands around her neck, bruising it, then pushed her against a wall. She was hospitalized and treated for shoulder and neck injuries.
Hospitalized Neck and shoulder Patient
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