HESSTON, KANSAS—
AGCO CORPORATION
Struck by powered vehicle-nontransport, n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at AGCO CORPORATION, 420 W. LINCOLN BLVD., HESSTON, KANSAS 67062 on — Fractures, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was using an electric pallet jack to put a load on top of a conveyor when the forks of the pallet jack became stuck on the conveyor and lifted the back of the pallet jack. The back of the pallet jack then landed on the employee's right foot, causing fractures.
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