Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at GUAM ADVANCE ENTERPRISES, INC., Tsubaki Tower Project , TAMUNING, GUAM 96913
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
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Final narrative
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