PLAINS, KANSAS—
Kansas - Smith Farms LLC
Struck by animal, n.e.c. · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Kansas - Smith Farms LLC, 23179 5 Rd., PLAINS, KANSAS 67869 on — Crushing injuries, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was moving a 400-600 lbs. lame sow in the barn. The sow slipped and fell on the employee's right leg crushing it below the knee.
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