Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Backer Marathon, 808 Hackberry Ln, DEL RIO, TEXAS 78840
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
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