Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Schumann Printers, Inc., 701 S. Main Street, FALL RIVER, WISCONSIN 53932
on — Amputations, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was pushing a pocket stream feeder cart sideways across the floor. The cart tipped over and fell onto the employee's foot crushing two toes that were later amputated.
AmputationToes(s), toenail(s)Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
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