Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The Krystal Company, 6201 West Colonial Drive, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32808
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An associate was using a knife to open a bag of chili and cut off her fingertip.
AmputationFingertip(s)Knives, unspecified or n.e.c.
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