National Transport
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — BAXTER SPRINGS, KANSAS
| Employer | National Transport | Report ID | 2015107650 |
| Address | 1100 W 5th | City, State ZIP | BAXTER SPRINGS, KANSAS 66713 |
| Event Date | October 14, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488490 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.03000, -94.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered the amputation of the large and second toe on the left foot when the trailer separated from the tracker and fell onto the employee's left foot.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2015, a worker at National Transport in BAXTER SPRINGS, KANSAS suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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