Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Powell HD, Inc, Lone Star Overnight, VICTORIA, TEXAS 77901
on — Amputations, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was lowering a vehicle's lift gate. A spring broke and the gate crashed down on the employee's feet, amputating both big toes.
HospitalizedAmputationToes(s), toenail(s)Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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