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Accident: 171059900 - Employee'S Toes Amputated After Pallet Jack Collision
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 303611016 | 10/12/2000 | 5141 | Nicholas & Company Inc. |
On October 9, 2000, Employee #1 was operating a 6,000 lb Crown pallet jack to transport food goods from the receiving area to another part of the warehouse. There was a small platform at the front of the pallet jack that functioned as an operator stand on. As Employee #1 was leaving the receiving area, he was not paying close attention and he collided with a stationary pallet jack being operated by a coworker. Employee #1's toes were crushed between the fronts of the two vehicles and he was transported to the hospital. The company was informed on October 11, 2000, that Employee #1 underwent surgery to have three toes surgically amputated. He was not wearing steel-toed boots at the time of the accident.
| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303611016 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |