Pedestrian struck by vehicle unspecified · Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Veolia New York Operations, 47 Mill St, SLOATSBURG, NEW YORK 10974
on — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified, affecting the Knee(s).
Final narrative
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