Hitting, kicking, beating by other person n.e.c. · Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Foot Locker, Inc, 1221 Southlake Circle, MORROW, GEORGIA 30260
on — Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels , affecting the Multiple internal chest locations.
Final narrative
On May 25, 2025, an argument and physical altercation occurred between two customers and employees. The injured employee was struck by one of the customers, fell, and struck a bench in the store. She was hospitalized with two fractured ribs and a punctured lung.
Hospitalized Multiple internal chest locations Client or customer
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