Intentional injury by other person, unspecified · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Amazon, 1000 Technology Center Drive, STOUGHTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02072
on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
An employee was hospitalized after being physically assaulted by another employee.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableCo-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker, unspecified
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