Brinker International
Struck against object or equipment while moving it — Amputations — LUBBOCK, TEXAS
| Employer | Brinker International | Report ID | 2022021502 |
| Address | 607 University Ave | City, State ZIP | LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79401 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against object or equipment while moving it | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.58000, -101.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a slicer when it lacerated and partially amputated the tip of their right thumb.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2022, a worker at Brinker International in LUBBOCK, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment while moving it, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 56 severe injury reports involving "Struck against object or equipment while moving it" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against object or equipment while moving it injuries.
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