Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202477147 - Employee Hits Head on Shower Floor When Patient Resists Help

Accident Summary Nr: 202477147 -- Report ID: 0950636 -- Event Date: 10/05/2010
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
312665540	01/06/2011	8052	623110	Country Villa Park Ave Healthcare Ctr

Abstract: On October 5, 2010, Employee #1 was working at a skilled nursing rehabilitation center and was assisting a patient with showering. When the patient moved suddenly to resist, Employee #1 was knocked back, and he hit his head on the floor of the shower room. Employee #1 went to the emergency room that evening and to a clinic a few days later. On those occasions he was seen and released. On December 7th, 2010, Employee #1 received a neurological assessment. He was sent to the hospital and hospitalized for a subdural hematoma. Employee #1 underwent surgery and was released on December 12, 2011. On December 10, 2010, the employer notified the Cal/OSHA West Covina District Office about the accident that occurred on October 5, 2010.

Keywords: HEAD, HEALTH CARE WORKER, HEMORRHAGE, FALL, BRAIN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	312665540			Hospitalized injury	Other	Licensed practical nurses

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