Shooting by other person-intentional · Gunshot wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Walmart #5229, 1000 Easton Rd. #200, WYNCOTE, PENNSYLVANIA 19095
on — Gunshot wounds, affecting the leg(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was shot in the leg by two customers who were fighting.
HospitalizedLeg(s), unspecifiedOther client or customer
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