Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment · Abrasions, scratches
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Houston Methodist Hospital, 6565 Fannin,GB 164, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77030
on , Abrasions, scratches, affecting the arm(s), unspecified.
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Final 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.
HospitalizedArm(s), unspecifiedElevators
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