A federal workplace safety investigation found a Jacksonville psychiatric health and substance disorder facility did not follow safety procedures, leaving workers vulnerable to injuries, including one who a patient reportedly kicked in the face. The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration learned a registered nurse employed by UHS of Delaware Inc. and TBJ Behavioral Center LLC, operating as River Point Behavioral Health, was writing reports in January 2023 when a patient entered the staff-only workspace. The patient then allegedly punched and kicked the nurse in the face and head, causing the employee to suffer several injuries including a loss of consciousness and lacerations. OSHA issued River Point Behavioral Health a citation for a serious violation for its failure to provide a workplace free from recognized health and safety hazards which caused, or were likely to cause, serious physical harm. The agency proposed $15,625 in penalties.
