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Soft tissue injuries unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2024076308 · 7/12/2024 · Honor Care Network Pennsylvania

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified
Nature of injury
Soft tissue injuries unspecified

Cause

Event
Overexertion while providing medical or custodial care
Source
Patient
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
Honor Care Network Pennsylvania
Location
111 Unknown, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, 19101
NAICS
623312
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On July 12, 2024, an employee was providing home care for a client at an independent living facility. While transferring the client from a wheelchair onto a scooter, the employee suffered a back injury. The employee was hospitalized, suffering from lower back pain radiating down both legs, weakness, and numbness over both thighs.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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