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Abrasions, scratches

1 hospitalization · 2017109749 · 10/10/2017 · Houston Methodist Hospital

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Arm(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Abrasions, scratches

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Elevators

Employer

Name
Houston Methodist Hospital
Location
6565 Fannin,GB 164, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77030
NAICS
622110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On October 16, 2017, an employee was moving a patient and entering an elevator when the door began to close. He stuck his elbow in the doors to keep them from closing and the door scratched his arm. The scratch became infected, requiring hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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