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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2024065605 · 6/24/2024 · West Oak Hospital

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Thumb(s) and finger(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Hitting, kicking, beating by other person while providing medical or custodial care
Source
Patient
Secondary source
Doors swinging and sliding

Employer

Name
West Oak Hospital
Location
6500 Hornwood Drive, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77074
NAICS
622210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was moving a combative patient to another room in the hospital. The patient kicked the door that the employee was closing and the employee's left index finger, middle finger, and thumb were caught in the door. The employee sustained open fractures and was admitted to the hospital for surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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