Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc., 20975 US Hwy 80 East, WILLS POINT, TEXAS 75169
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
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