Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Orlando Baking Company, 7777 Grand Ave, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44104
on — Amputations, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
At the truck dock area, an employee was finishing up loading a truck with carts of bread when the dock leveler fell on her right foot. The initial injury was a toe fracture that later resulted in an amputation.
HospitalizedAmputationToes(s), toenail(s)Ramps, loading docks, dock plates
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