EMPORIA, KANSAS—
Emporia Seed & Grain
Roadway collision-moving in opposite directions, oncoming · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Emporia Seed & Grain, 302 Oak Street, EMPORIA, KANSAS 66801 on — Fractures, affecting the jaw, chin.
Final narrative
An employee was injured in a motor vehicle accident in a construction zone when another driver crossed over the center line and struck their vehicle head on. The employee was transported to a hospital for a broken jaw and other physical injuries.
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