BAXTER SPRINGS, KANSAS—
National Transport
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at National Transport, 1100 W 5th , BAXTER SPRINGS, KANSAS 66713 on — Amputations, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
An employee suffered the amputation of the large and second toe on the left foot when the trailer separated from the tracker and fell onto the employee's left foot.
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