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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2024065662 · 6/25/2024 · Morada Senior Living

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by other falling object n.e.c.
Source
Wheelchairs, scooters powered
Secondary source
Bus

Employer

Name
Morada Senior Living
Location
4801 South Cooper St, ARLINGTON, TEXAS, 76017
NAICS
623110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A bus driver used the lift on the bus to lower a resident in an electrical wheelchair. The wheelchair went forward and a wheel caught on the hook of the lift and caused the wheelchair to tilt. The wheelchair then landed on the driver's legs resulting in fractures to their knee and tibia.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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