MADISON, MISSISSIPPI—
Walmart Stores Inc
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Walmart Stores Inc, 127 Grandview, MADISON, MISSISSIPPI 39110 on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was pushing a rolling cart when it tilted and her finger was jammed. The employee's right pinky finger was amputated.
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