The Kroger Company
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | The Kroger Company | Report ID | 20211210987 |
| Address | 150 W. Sycamore Street | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215 |
| Event Date | December 22, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Knives, unspecified or n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.94000, -83.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At about 5:50 p.m. on December 22, 2021, an employee was cutting meat. His hand slipped and the knife amputated the tip of his right thumb.
Incident Summary
On December 22, 2021, a worker at The Kroger Company in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with knives, unspecified or n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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