Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Wholefoods Market, 250 7th Ave, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10001
on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
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Final narrative
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