Hitting, kicking, beating, shoving · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CVS Pharmacy, Inc, 2634 S. Pulaski Road, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60623
on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
An employee was picked up and thrown to the floor by a customer.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableOther client or customer
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