KINGSTON, MASSACHUSETTS—
W.E. AUBUCHON CO., INC.
Nonroadway incident involving motorized land vehicle, unspecified · Cuts, lacerations
Final narrative
An employee was driving his motorcycle to lock up the propane tank area after clocking out for the day. He had an accident with the bike and suffered an severe laceration on the right leg.
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