Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sage Client 300, LLC, Renaissance Blackstone Hotel, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60605
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee suffered a fingertip amputation while cutting onions with a knife.
AmputationFingertip(s)Knives, unspecified or n.e.c.
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