HILTON WORLDWIDE, INC.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | HILTON WORLDWIDE, INC. | Report ID | 2015042037 |
| Address | 17 E. MONROE STREET | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60603 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 | Inspection # | 1056809 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.88000, -87.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a Hobart meat slicer to cut cucumbers when her hand slipped and crossed over part of the blade. She suffered a partial finger amputation; no bone was removed.
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2015, a worker at HILTON WORLDWIDE, INC. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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