Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Walmart Stores, Inc., 6091 Mer Rouge Rd., BASTROP, LOUISIANA 71220
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the hand(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was stocking shelves when a glass bottle fell. The employee went to catch it and the glass broke, resulting in a severe laceration to the employee's left hand.
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