Hitting, kicking, beating by other person while providing medical or custodial care · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Neuro Restorative, 2435 Hampton Rd., WAUCHULA, FLORIDA 33873
on — Fractures , affecting the Leg(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was in a common area with staff and residents when a resident attacked them, resulting in a fractured leg.
Hospitalized Leg(s) unspecified Other charge or ward
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