Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Herniated discs — ELMIRA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Arnot Ogden Medical Center | Report ID | 2023076174 |
| Address | 600 Roe Ave. | City, State ZIP | ELMIRA, NEW YORK 14901 |
| Event Date | July 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Herniated discs | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-single episode | Source of Injury | Patient |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.09000, -76.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to secure/lift a patient into a patient hoist when they suffered three herniated discs in their back.
Incident Summary
On July 11, 2023, a worker at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in ELMIRA, NEW YORK suffered herniated discs to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with patient identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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