Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Killeen Glass & Mirror, 1805 Florence Rd., KILLEEN, TEXAS 76541
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the wrist(s).
Final narrative
An employee was cutting a piece of glass when the glass fell and lacerated his wrist.
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