Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Taurus Holdings, Inc., 16175 NW 49th Ave, MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA 33014
on — Gunshot wounds, affecting the hand(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
On or about 3/19/15, at about 9:40 PM, an employee was preparing to go to the range and shoot firearms for inspection. The employee loaded the gun outside the range and was disassembling the loaded gun when it fired. The employee was injured with a shot wound to the left hand. The employee was hospitalized, and reconstructive surgery was performed on his hand.
HospitalizedHand(s), unspecifiedPerson-injured or ill worker, n.e.c.
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