Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170200620 - Employee's thumb tip severed while slicing meat

Accident Summary Nr: 170200620 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 04/24/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
111855128	05/01/1991	5812	0	Chevy'S Restaurant

Abstract: On April 24, 1991, Employee #1, an assistant manager cook, was using a 12 in. knife to slice bacon. His work surface was crowded and he was distracted by a fellow worker, resulting in his severing the tip of his left thumb. First aid was administered by paramedics and he was taken to Sutter Memorial Hospital.

Keywords: KNIFE, SEVERED, WORK RULES, THUMB, HAND TOOL, HOUSEKEEPING, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111855128			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Cooks, except short order

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