EASTON, KANSAS—
KOSS CONSTRUCTION CO.
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at KOSS CONSTRUCTION CO., 20651 Edwards Dr., EASTON, KANSAS 66020 on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
Employee had just finished unloading a truck into the paving machine. He had his hand on the gate of the truck. The truck operator latched the gate from the cab, crushing the pinky finger on the employee's right hand.
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