Hitting, kicking, beating, shoving · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CON EDISON, 4 IRVING PLACE, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10003
on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
Two employees were assaulted by a fellow employee.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableCo-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker, unspecified
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