Nonroadway incident involving motorized land vehicle, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Great Bend Cooperative Dorrance Branch, Inc., 604 K231 Hwy, Box 76, DORRANCE, KANSAS 67634
on — Fractures, affecting the multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee drove a four-wheeler vehicle to an anhydrous plant to close a leaking valve. When he arrived at the site, he was overcome by the chemical smell and left the area. While he was driving away, the four-wheeler crashed. He broke his collarbone and wrist and suffered facial injuries, requiring overnight hospitalization.
HospitalizedMultiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c.ATV, all terrain vehicle
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