Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Valley Cooperative, 16101 23rd Rd , WINFIELD, KANSAS 67156
on — Amputations, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
An employee stepped into the floor auger of a grain bin, resulting in the amputation of some toes. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.
HospitalizedAmputationToes(s), toenail(s)Agricultural and garden machinery, n.e.c.
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