SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS—
Petsmart
Fall on same level, n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Petsmart , 12960 Park Central , SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78229 on — Fractures, affecting the arm(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was walking a dog when the dog took off running and pulled the chain, causing the employee to fall to the ground and break his arm.
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