Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Winn-Dixie, 1565 US-441, APOPKA, FLORIDA 32712
on — Fractures, affecting the multiple face locations.
Final narrative
An employee was working at the self checkout lanes when a customer came up behind her and began punching her in the face. She suffered a broken nose, fractured left eye socket and cheek, and injured right ear.
HospitalizedMultiple face locationsOther client or customer
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