CARTHAGE, MISSISSIPPI—
Pearl River Foods, LLC
Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Pearl River Foods, LLC, 1012 Progress Drive, CARTHAGE, MISSISSIPPI 39051 on — Amputations, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was riding on the back of the yard dog in front of the trailer. The yard dog jackknifed into a ditch and the employee jumped. The employee suffered an injury that resulted in amputation of the lower left leg.
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