Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Intentional injury by other person, unspecified — Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified — PLAINS TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in PLAINS TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Report ID 2018099142
Address 1000 E. Mountain Blvd City, State ZIP PLAINS TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA 18702
Event Date September 4, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Intentional injury by other person, unspecified Source of Injury Person, other than injured or ill worker, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 41.25000, -75.80000

Incident Narrative

A security officer was assaulted by an individual he was attempting to restrain in the emergency department. He twisted his right ankle and fell to the ground, requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On September 4, 2018, a worker at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in PLAINS TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA suffered sprains, strains, tears, unspecified to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as intentional injury by other person, unspecified, with person, other than injured or ill worker, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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