Jackson County Memorial Hospital

Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c. — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — ALTUS, OKLAHOMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in ALTUS, OKLAHOMA
Employer Jackson County Memorial Hospital Report ID 2015031505
Address 1200 East Pecan City, State ZIP ALTUS, OKLAHOMA 73521
Event Date March 26, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Pots, pans, trays
Secondary Source Doors, except garage and vehicle
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 34.63000, -99.31000

Incident Narrative

An employee was carrying a tray from the kitchen to the cafeteria. Another employee opened the door, which pushed the tray into the employee's chest. The employee complained of chest pain and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On March 26, 2015, a worker at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in ALTUS, OKLAHOMA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c., with pots, pans, trays identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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