Pedal cycle collision in nonroadway area · Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at S&W Ops, LLC, 610 Bunker Avenue, KELLOGG, IDAHO 83837
on — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries, affecting the Multiple trunk locations.
Final narrative
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