LENEXA, KANSAS—
FED EX GROUND
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at FED EX GROUND, 8000 COLE PARKWAY, LENEXA, KANSAS 66227 on — Amputations, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was moving a set of rollers. The crossbar fell off the rollers and struck the employee's toe, causing its amputation.
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