Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area · Bruises, contusions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at America's Auto Auction, 16611 S IH 35 Frontage Rd, BUDA, TEXAS 78610
on — Bruises, contusions , affecting the Leg(s) unspecified.
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Final narrative
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