OSHA Injury Report: University of Maryland Medical Center

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

combative patient

What happened

RN was standing alone with patient on the unit when patient became agitated that RN would not print out a picture for him until agreed time at [REDACTED]. RN tried to attempted to explain to patient why she could not print a picture right now. Patient walked away RN continued to follow from distance as patient requires a 1:1. Patient then swung at RN punched the left side of head and walked away. RN removed from the unit supporting staff monitoring patient. Patients assigned 1:1 sitter was not with patient during incident. Detail was not near patient during incident.

Injury or illness

Contusion

Object or substance involved

combative patient

Summary line

RN was standing alone with patient on the unit when patient became agitated that RN would not print out a picture for him until agreed time at [REDACTED]. RN tried to attempted to explain to patient why she could not print a picture right now. Patient wal

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2025. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.