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 Walmart, Inc., 1040 COLLINSVILLE CROSSING BLVD, COLLINSVILLE, ILLINOIS 62234
on — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures, affecting the Neck and shoulder.
Final narrative
The injured employee was told to get the rotisseries and then a verbal argument with a co-worker occurred. The injured employee walked out to get her jacket, and as soon as she came back, the co-worker stabbed her neck and shoulder area with a knife. She sustained injury to her diaphragm that required surgery.
Hospitalized Neck and shoulder Co-worker, supervisor current
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