Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Whataburger Restaurants LLC, 729 South Alister Street, PORT ARANSAS, TEXAS 78373
on — Fractures, affecting the eye(s).
Final narrative
The injured employee had been taking the orders of drive-through customers. The injured employee was then involved in an altercation with fellow employees and sustained a broken eye socket.
HospitalizedEye(s)Co-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker, unspecified
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