Walgreens #18409

Hitting, kicking, beating by other person unspecified — Fractures — BIDDEFORD, MAINE

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Walgreens #18409 in BIDDEFORD, MAINE
Employer Walgreens #18409 Report ID 2024021691
Address 335 Alfred Road City, State ZIP BIDDEFORD, MAINE 04005
Event Date February 23, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Hitting, kicking, beating by other person unspecified Source of Injury Robber
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 446110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 43.48000, -70.46000

Incident Narrative

An employee was performing normal work duties when they had an altercation with a shoplifter that resulted in a fractured tibia.

Incident Summary

On February 23, 2024, a worker at Walgreens #18409 in BIDDEFORD, MAINE suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as hitting, kicking, beating by other person unspecified, with robber identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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