Other structural fire without collapse · Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Tige Boats, Inc., 1801 Highway 36, ABILENE, TEXAS 79602
on — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
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