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, 1785 Military Rd. 300, NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK 14304
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was cutting chicken using a knife and amputated his left index fingertip.
AmputationFingertip(s)Knives, unspecified or n.e.c.
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