Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. · Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Meals on Wheels Central Texas, 3227 E 5th St, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702
on — Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was using a mixer to slice lettuce when the blade contacted his finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation without the loss of bone.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Mixers, blenders, whippers food and beverage
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