SBH Health System
Hitting, kicking, beating, shoving — Avulsions, enucleations — BRONX, NEW YORK
| Employer | SBH Health System | Report ID | 2023043690 |
| Address | 4422 3rd AVENUE | City, State ZIP | BRONX, NEW YORK 10457 |
| Event Date | April 25, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Ear(s) |
| Event Type | Hitting, kicking, beating, shoving | Source of Injury | Patient |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.85000, -73.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A security guard was assaulted by four patients. His left ear was severed.
Incident Summary
On April 25, 2023, a worker at SBH Health System in BRONX, NEW YORK suffered avulsions, enucleations to the ear(s). The incident was classified as hitting, kicking, beating, shoving, with patient identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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