Clinicare Corporation
Injured by physical contact with person while moving that person-unintentional — Cuts, lacerations — EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Clinicare Corporation | Report ID | 2015040152 |
| Address | 550 N. DEWEY ST. | City, State ZIP | EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN 54703 |
| Event Date | April 26, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by physical contact with person while moving that person-unintentional | Source of Injury | Patient |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.81000, -91.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 26, 2015, a resident treatment worker intervention specialist (RTWIS) and two supervisors, members of the crisis team, were attempting to stop a resident from traveling from his/her assigned unit to a different unit. The intervention took place on the landing of the stairwell. The crisis team used a hold technique on the resident which resulted in the RTWIS falling on his left elbow and both knees. A cut on the left elbow led to cellulitis (infection of the skin). The RTWIS was hospitalized from for intravenous antibiotics.
Incident Summary
On April 26, 2015, a worker at Clinicare Corporation in EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN suffered cuts, lacerations to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as injured by physical contact with person while moving that person-unintentional, with patient identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 17 severe injury reports involving "Injured by physical contact with person while moving that person-unintentional" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by physical contact with person while moving that person-unintentional injuries.
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