Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, unspecified · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at COSTCO, 10 COSTCO DRIVE, MONROE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY 08831
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
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