Struck by object tipping over · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at WALKER PRODUCTS, INC., 525 W. Congress Street, PACIFIC, MISSOURI 63055
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was loading a rolling cart that became top-heavy and tipped over. The metal lip on the cart made contact with a toe on their left foot, resulting in amputation.
HospitalizedAmputation Toes(s), toenail(s) Utility carts, hand trucks, dollies
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