Hitting, kicking, beating by other person while providing protective services · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Karnes County Correctional Center, 810 Commerce Street, KARNES CITY, TEXAS 78118
on — Fractures , affecting the Hip joint(s).
Final narrative
A corrections officer was working with others to restrain an inmate. During the takedown, the other officers and the inmate landed on the officer, who suffered a fracture to the right hip.
Hospitalized Hip joint(s) Criminal inmate or detainee in custody
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