Collision with stationary object, nonroadway · Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sioux Chief Manufacturing, 14940 Thunderbird Road, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64147
on — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures, affecting the Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was driving a pallet jack. As they went to turn down an aisle, their foot was pinned against the pallet racking, resulting in a foot injury and laceration.
Hospitalized Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified Pallet jack riding
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