Doctors Hospital of Augusta, LLC
Hitting, kicking, beating by other person while providing medical or custodial care — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and soft tissue injuries — AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Doctors Hospital of Augusta, LLC | Report ID | 20241110516 |
| Address | 3651 Wheeler Road | City, State ZIP | AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30909 |
| Event Date | November 11, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and soft tissue injuries | Body Part | Multiple body parts n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Hitting, kicking, beating by other person while providing medical or custodial care | Source of Injury | Patient |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | 1793538 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.48000, -82.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A nurse was assaulted by a patient and fell to the ground. The employee sustained a concussion with a loss of consciousness, oral/facial lacerations, a lumbar strain, a right hamstring avulsion, and a right knee strain with a meniscus tear. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2024, a worker at Doctors Hospital of Augusta, LLC in AUGUSTA, GEORGIA suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and soft tissue injuries to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as hitting, kicking, beating by other person while providing medical or custodial care, with patient identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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