Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at River Valley Materials LLC, 200 HWY 264 E., SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS 72762
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Toes(s), toenail(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was logging railcar numbers for freight processing when their right foot was struck by the railcar wheel while they were setting the hand brakes on the railcar. The three lateral toes on their right foot were amputated.
Amputation Toes(s), toenail(s) Unattached rail car
Mining operation
This is a mining-sector employer (NAICS 212392). For MSHA mine-safety and violation records for this operator, see miningincidents.org →
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