Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at DILLONS DISTRIBUTION CENTER, 21999 W. HWY 54, GODDARD, KANSAS 67052
on — Amputations, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
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Final narrative
A forklift operator backed up and struck a pallet jack and load directly behind with the forks of the truck, pinching the injured employee's left big toe and causing a 1/2-inch toe amputation.
AmputationToes(s), toenail(s)Pallet jack-powered
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