Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Lonestar Storage Center, 21145 FM 529, CYPRESS, TEXAS 77433
on — Sprains, affecting the upper and lower limb(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was opening an overhead door to a personal storage unit when the employee slipped on the rainy surface, suffering right ankle, knee, and shoulder sprains. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedUpper and lower limb(s)Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
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