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, 530 East Merritt Island Causeway, MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA 32952
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was cutting onions with a knife. The knife amputated the tip of the employee's thumb.
AmputationFingertip(s)Knives, unspecified or n.e.c.
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