Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Alamo Helicopter Tours San Antonio, LLC, Presa Street, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78223
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was flying a helicopter, which had a mechanical failure. The employee's ribs were broken.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersHelicopter
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