Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Walmart Neighborhood Market, 2305 North Central Expressway, DALLAS, TEXAS 75204
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the eye(s).
Final narrative
Two employees were working on a baler. The injured employee was at the back of the baler while the second employee was pushing a metal rod from the front of the baler to the back of the baler when the rod struck the injured employee's left eye, causing a laceration that required surgery.
HospitalizedEye(s)Handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c.
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