Shooting by other person-unintentional · Gunshot wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Diamond foods, 971 Hambrick Lane, BACONTON, GEORGIA 31716
on — Gunshot wounds, affecting the knee(s).
Final narrative
Two employees were handling a gun when the injured employee was shot in the knee.
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