Pedal cycle incident, n.e.c · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at US Postal Service, 366 Kent Street, BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS 02446
on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
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