Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The Kroger Co., 1911 Grayson HWY., GRAYSON, GEORGIA 30017
on — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
While clocking in to work, the injured employee was attacked by another employee using a knife. The injured employee sustained multiple stab wounds.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableCo-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker, unspecified
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