Stabbing, cutting, slashing by other person · Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Z & H Foods, Inc., 9222 Cullen Blvd, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77051
on — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures, affecting the Abdomen unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was taking orders at the drive through when a customer started arguing about a coupon. The employee went outside to speak with the customer and an altercation occurred and the customer stabbed her on the left side of her abdomen with a knife.
Hospitalized Abdomen unspecified Client or customer
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