Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Dillons Food Store, 2010 Southeast 29th Street, TOPEKA, KANSAS 66605
on — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
A security/surveillance/greeter employee was trying to recover a shopping cart taken by an alleged shoplifter. The person attacked the employee, punching him, and there was an altercation. The employee was stabbed in the abdomen, suffering liver damage, and was hospitalized.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersAssailant, suspect, n.e.c.
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