Struck by other falling object n.e.c. · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at USPS RPDC, 5505 Brookville road, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46219
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was working to offload a trailer when the dock plate fell and amputated his big toe.
Amputation Toes(s), toenail(s) Loading docks, dock plates
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