Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Panera LLC, 352 Route 3 West, Unit C6, CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY 07014
on — Fractures, affecting the nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was speaking to coworkers when a customer approached the employee regarding what was being said. The customer became agitated. The employee attempted to de-escalate the situation and asked the customer to step outside. Once outside the customer assaulted the employee, resulting in a nasal fracture, laceration to the nasal bridge, contusion, and a headache.
HospitalizedNose, except internal location of diseases or disordersOther client or customer
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