Pedal cycle incident, n.e.c · Second degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at TPC Group LLC, 8600 Park Place Blvd, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77017
on — Second degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
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