MINGO JOB CORPS
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — PUXICO, MISSOURI
| Employer | MINGO JOB CORPS | Report ID | 2018043762 |
| Address | 4253 St. HWY T | City, State ZIP | PUXICO, MISSOURI 63960 |
| Event Date | April 19, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 921190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.93000, -90.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to hook up a trailer when the trailer jack failed, allowing the trailer tongue to land on the employee's left foot, causing an amputation.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2018, a worker at MINGO JOB CORPS in PUXICO, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the foot (feet), unspecified. 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 hospitalized.
Context
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