Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE, 4551 W. Junction Street, SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI 65802
on , Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee was preparing to change the tire on an electric pallet jack. A hydraulic jack was used to lift the pallet jack while a jack stand was placed into position. The jack slipped, causing it to fall and injure the employee's left pinky finger. His finger had be surgically treated and partially amputated due to tissue damage.