Intentional injury by other person, unspecified · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Ajin USA, 1500 County Rd 177, CUSSETA, ALABAMA 36852
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the wrist(s).
Final narrative
An employee's wrist was cut by a metal stamped automobile part during a physical altercation with another employee.
HospitalizedWrist(s)Co-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker, unspecified
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