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43 year old nurse's right hand crushed by violent patient, 5% of the hand awarded

by Admin 15. October 2011 14:00

11 IWCC 655

Award: 5% R Hand

Accident: P was 43 year old nurse. A violent patient grabbed P's right hand and squeezed it and crushed it.

Injury: Right hand squeezed hard; nothing broken. 4 weeks of physical therapy, light duty.

Restrictions: Still feels numbness and tingling in R hand sometimes, takes OTC meds and a prescription gel.

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Tags: hand, crushed hand

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