Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at COMPASS GROUP, 6515 Wyndown Blvd., SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63105
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was cutting bacon with a 10-inch chef's knife when the blade lacerated the employee's left thumb, resulting in a suspected amputation of the thumb tip.
AmputationFingertip(s)Knives, unspecified or n.e.c.
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