Walked or ran into stationary object · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Cintas Facility Services, 11 Commercial Street, BRANFORD, CONNECTICUT 06405
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was walking in steel-toed boots when his left foot struck a pallet jack, resulting in partial amputation of a toe.
Amputation Toes(s), toenail(s) Non-riding pallet jack
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