Shooting by other person-unintentional · Gunshot wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at George S. Hall, Inc., Astoria House, ASTORIA, NEW YORK 11102
on — Gunshot wounds, affecting the thigh(s).
Final narrative
An employee was packing up his truck at the end of the work day. There was a group arguing in the distance and a shooting occurred. The employee was struck in the thigh by a stray bullet.
HospitalizedThigh(s)Person, other than injured or ill worker, unspecified
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