Struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Universal Enterprise Inc., 6095 Gender rd., CANAL WINCHESTER, OHIO 43110
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
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