Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Hy-Vee, 8501 W 95th St, OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS 66212
on — Fractures, affecting the thigh(s).
Final narrative
An employee was sliding two empty totes stacked on top of each other across the floor into a storage area. While doing so, the bottom tote started sliding out from the top tote. The employee used one hand to hold the top tote then placed her other hand on the bottom tote to support herself from falling. She then fell and fractured her femur.
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