BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI—
HY-VEE
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at HY-VEE, 625 W US 40 HWY, BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI 64014 on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee fell while mopping floors. A fire extinguisher was knocked off the wall and landed on his right index finger, causing an amputation up to the first knuckle.
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