Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Dollar General Store 9012, 830 S. State Road 7, HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA 33023
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple head locations.
Final narrative
A cashier was hit in the face by a customer. The employee sustained injuries to his head and face.
HospitalizedMultiple head locationsOther client or customer
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