VICTORIA, TEXAS—
The Home Depot
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at The Home Depot, 6708 NE Zac Lentz Pkwy, VICTORIA, TEXAS 77904 on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the forearm(s).
Final narrative
An employee was stocking roofing flashing when it fell on and lacerated the employee's lower left arm.
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