Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Chipotle Mexican Grill, LLC, 2783 Euclid Heights Blvd, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44118
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
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Final narrative
On or about 6/5/2016, at approximately 14:15, an employee was cutting chicken breast with a handheld knife when the knife slipped and his thumb contacted the blade. His right thumb was amputated.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Knives, unspecified or n.e.c.
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