Hitting, kicking, beating, shoving · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Rent-A-Center East, Inc., 2516 Burlington - Mount Holly Road, BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY 08016
on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
An employee was trying to collect an appliance/electronics rental payment. The renter's partner and the employee fought, and the partner struck the employee.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableOther client or customer
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