Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Intentional injury by other person, unspecified — Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified — 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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