Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Chili's Grill & Bar, 4 Sebethe Drive, CROMWELL, CONNECTICUT 06416
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was chopping cilantro with a chef's knife. The knife amputated about 1/4 inch of his right index fingertip.
AmputationFingertip(s)Knives, unspecified or n.e.c.
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