The Kroger Co.
Stabbing, cutting, slashing, piercing — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | The Kroger Co. | Report ID | 2015118936 |
| Address | 3425 Cascade Road | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30311 |
| Event Date | November 25, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Stabbing, cutting, slashing, piercing | Source of Injury | Robber |
| Secondary Source | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.73000, -84.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While on duty, an employee approached a shoplifter to request he return stolen items and was stabbed in the chest and left arm with a knife by the shoplifter.
Incident Summary
On November 25, 2015, a worker at The Kroger Co. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as stabbing, cutting, slashing, piercing, with robber identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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