Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Acton Mechanical, Inc., 600 S. Polk, AMARILLO, TEXAS 79101
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
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