CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA—
Relativity Space Launch Complex 16
Injured by object held or wielded by person · Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Relativity Space Launch Complex 16, 1031 ICBM Road, CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA 32920 on — Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was opening a zip tie using a knife. The knife slipped and cut the employee's left index finger, resulting in a partial amputation (without bone loss) to the fingertip.
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