SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS—
FLASHER EQUIPMENT CO.
Injured by object held or wielded by person · Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures
Final narrative
An employee was scraping a metal sheet using a scraper. The scraper slipped and severely lacerated his right hand.
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