EARTH CITY, MISSOURI—
ZIPP EXPRESS
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at ZIPP EXPRESS, 13652 Lakefront Drive, EARTH CITY, MISSOURI 63045 on — Amputations, affecting the foot (feet), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was injured when a load of pallets fell onto the employee's foot resulting in amputation of the foot.
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