GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA—
Wal-Mart Stores East, LP
Explosion, n.e.c. · Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, 18815 NW 115th Ave, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32641 on — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury, affecting the eye(s).
Final narrative
An employee was checking the water level in a fire system battery when an explosion occurred. The battery acid entered his eyes and pieces of the battery case lacerated his face. He was hospitalized.
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