Stings and venomous bites · Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at SAN ANTONIO ZOO, 3903 N. SAINT MARY'S STREET, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78212
on — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
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