Injured by object handled by person n.e.c. · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Shaw's Supermarkets, Inc., 10 Benning Street, WEST LEBANON, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03784
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was using a stem cutter to cut stems from flowers. The employee's finger was caught in the blade, which amputated the fingertip.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Cutting handtools n.e.c.
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