GARLAND, TEXAS—
Brinker International
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Brinker International, 1775 NW Highway, GARLAND, TEXAS 75041 on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was using a knife to cut produce in the kitchen and amputated a fingertip.
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