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Accident: 200960912 - Employee'S Foot Crushed In Pallet Rider Accident
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119564078 | 05/07/1997 | 5141 | J.P. Food Service, Inc. |
Employee #1, who worked in the freezer department, was operating a Yale Worksaver pallet rider that failed to stop when it approached the operations office. The vehicle struck the approximately 5 in. diameter post on the end of the safety railing that delineated the pedestrian walkway around the office. Employee #1's left foot was amputated when it was crushed between the front of the platform and the vehicle. Because he worked in sub-zero temperatures, Employee #1 wore heavy-duty, insulated work boots instead of steel-toed boots. Both Employee #1 and company management believed this footwear was the best protection for workers in the freezer department.
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| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119564078 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Bridge, lock and lighthouse tenders |