Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Publix Super Markets Inc., 1936 George Jenkins Blvd., LAKELAND, FLORIDA 33815
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
A cafeteria associate was using a tabletop food processor to shred lettuce and sustained a fingertip amputation.
HospitalizedAmputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Mixers, blenders, whippers food and beverage
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