Independence, KS—Federal OSHA workplace-safety record
Independence, KS
6 severe-injury reports between 2017-08-29 and 2025-02-13, 54 OSHA inspections, and 84 Form 300/301 injury filings on federal record in Independence, Kansas.
Employers with the most severe injuries in Independence
Example incidents
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Labette County Medical Center
An employee was walking to their car in the parking lot, slipped on ice, and fell to the concrete ground. The employee sustained a fractured and dislocated left ankle.
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Matcor Metal Fabrication, Inc.
An employee was flattening tilt hoods in a flattener. His left ring finger was in a hole in the part to position the part to feed into the tilt hood machine. While pushing the part through, his left ring finger was amputated at the first joint.
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Matcor Metal Fabrication, Inc.
An employee was clamping a part into position to weld it using a resistance welder. The welder activated and welded the end of her index finger into a metal part. She was hospitalized, requiring surgery to repair the nailbed.
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Cable One
An employee was descending a ladder that was against an electrical pole when the pole broke at the base. The employee landed on the ground and sustained a broken pelvis.
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Textron Aviation
While using a hand held 1/4" drill the injured employee's glove became entangled in the rotary file bit resulting in the amputation of a fingertip.
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VT Hackney, Inc.
An employee was evaluating an electric air compressor. He removed the housing for the fan and put his hand by the fan to feel for air flow. The compressor was running at the time and the employee's hand was hit by the fan blade. The employee suffered a partial amputation of the right index finger.
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Source: federal OSHA Severe Injury Reports, inspections, and ITA Form 300/301 filings. Counts reflect federal jurisdiction only.