Stabbing, cutting, slashing, piercing · Open wounds, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sam's Club, 1500 Tradewinds Blvd, MIDLAND, TEXAS 79706
on — Open wounds, unspecified, affecting the upper and lower limb(s).
Final narrative
An associate was stabbed while trying to save customers from a person with a knife. He was stabbed in the leg and suffered hand injuries that required surgery.
HospitalizedUpper and lower limb(s)Assailant, suspect, unspecified
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