NAMPA, IDAHO—
J. R. SIMPLOT COMPANY
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at J. R. SIMPLOT COMPANY, 3704 N MIDDLETON RD, NAMPA, IDAHO 83652 on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was operating a sit-down forklift to stack pallets when they fell over. The employee got off the forklift to straighten them and was struck by additional falling pallets. The employee was hospitalized with sternum and rib fractures.
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