Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sharp Transit, LLC, 4400 South Charleston Pike, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 45502
on — Amputations, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
A truck driver opened the door at the back of the trailer and the door fell onto the driver's right foot. Two toes were amputated.
An employee was moving a pallet of merchandise from one location to another. As he was walking backward, the employee's right foot was pinched between two pallet jacks and required surgery.
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