Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ADVANCE BRONZE INC., 151 Billman Street, LODI, OHIO 44254
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
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