Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Big Sandy Superstore, 1000 Liberty Park Dr, HURRICANE, WEST VIRGINIA 25526
on — Gunshot wounds, affecting the thigh(s).
Final narrative
An employee was re-holstering a gun when it went off and shot the employee in the thigh.
HospitalizedThigh(s)Person-injured or ill worker, n.e.c.
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