Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at POMP'S TIRE SERVICE, LLC, 185 W Outer Road, VALLEY PARK, MISSOURI 63088
on — Fractures, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
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Final narrative
A forklift fork slid off its slide rail, striking and fracturing an employee's left big toe.
HospitalizedToes(s), toenail(s)Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
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An employee was moving a light tower so it could be hitched to a truck. He grabbed the tongue of the trailer hitch on the light tower to slide it to the left. The tongue jack fell off, causing the light tower tongue to drop on the employee's right hand. The employee's middle fingertip was amputated.
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