Struck by object or equipment, unspecified · Bruises, contusions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Wal-Mart Stores Texas, LLC, 4350 Southwest Dr. , ABILENE, TEXAS 79606
on — Bruises, contusions, affecting the head, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was opening a cart and putting down a shelf. She was hit on the right side of the head by the top shelf as she was working on the lower shelf. The employee was hospitalized and had a bruise behind the ear.
HospitalizedHead, unspecifiedShelves, shelving
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