Shooting by other person-intentional · Gunshot wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Aaron's, LLC, 222 Commerce Avenue, LAGRANGE, GEORGIA 30241
on — Gunshot wounds, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
Two employees were working when an individual entered the store. A dispute occurred and the two employees were shot by the individual.
HospitalizedNonclassifiablePerson, other than injured or ill worker, unspecified
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