Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Pizza Hut, 2527 Southeast Hwy 70, ARCADIA, FLORIDA 34266
on — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions , affecting the multiple head locations.
Final narrative
A customer punched an employee in the face. The employee suffered a broken jaw and a concussion and was hospitalized.
HospitalizedMultiple head locationsOther client or customer
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