Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Bed Bath & Beyond, 3212 North John Young Parkway, KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34741
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the wrist(s).
Final narrative
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