Shooting by other person-intentional · Gunshot wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at O'Reilly Auto Parts, 10717 South Post Oak, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77035
on — Gunshot wounds, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was shot in the chest by a robber while working at an auto parts counter. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersRobber
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