Restaurant Associates
Injured by object breaking in hand — Cuts, lacerations — BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Restaurant Associates | Report ID | 20231211314 |
| Address | 117 Western Aveue | City, State ZIP | BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02163 |
| Event Date | December 12, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by object breaking in hand | Source of Injury | Dishes, bowls |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.36000, -71.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading a dish washing machine. A plate bumped against the machine and broke, lacerating the employee's left arm. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 12, 2023, a worker at Restaurant Associates in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered cuts, lacerations to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by object breaking in hand, with dishes, bowls identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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