Shooting by other person-intentional · Gunshot wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Family Dollar #6442, 2323 FM 1960 Rd West, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77068
on — Gunshot wounds, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was shot in the back.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedAssailant, suspect, unspecified
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