Walgreens Co.
Hitting, kicking, beating, shoving — Concussions — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Walgreens Co. | Report ID | 20191213211 |
| Address | 2069 Broadway | City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10023 |
| Event Date | December 27, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Hitting, kicking, beating, shoving | Source of Injury | Robber |
| Industry (NAICS) | 446110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.77000, -73.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee attempted to stop a shoplifter and was punched in the face. The employee fell and struck his head on the ground, suffering a head contusion and concussion.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2019, a worker at Walgreens Co. in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as hitting, kicking, beating, shoving, with robber identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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