Policy Glossary
Assault
An unauthorized touching, including spitting and/or throwing a substance/object, striking, cutting, or shooting by an individual under Department jurisdiction that results in physical injury to an employee, per WAC 137-78-010(1).
Referenced by:
- 830.180 - Assault Benefits for Employees
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Injury
A sudden and tangible happening of a traumatic nature, producing an immediate prompt result, and occurring from without, and such physical conditions as result per RCW 51.08.100.
Referenced by:
- 830.180 - Assault Benefits for Employees
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