Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Whole Foods Market, 11700 Preston Rd, DALLAS, TEXAS 75230
on — Fractures, affecting the nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee fell in a produce cooler, hit his head, and sustained a broken nose. He was hospitalized.
HospitalizedNose, except internal location of diseases or disordersFloor, n.e.c.
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