Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Tamko Building Products, Inc., 2705 North Kaufman, ENNIS, TEXAS 75119
on — Fractures, affecting the cheek(s).
Final narrative
An employee was walking when he fell and struck his knee. He then continued to fall, striking and fracturing his right cheek on a concrete support base.
HospitalizedCheek(s)Floor, n.e.c.
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