Brinker International, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — LUBBOCK, TEXAS
| Employer | Brinker International, Inc. | Report ID | 2021021660 |
| Address | 607 University Ave | City, State ZIP | LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79401 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.58000, -101.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening a bag of guacamole using a knife. The knife slipped and amputated the tip of the employee's left index finger.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2021, a worker at Brinker International, Inc. in LUBBOCK, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,124 severe injury reports involving "Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker injuries.
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