# Amputations at MWI Veterinary Supply Company
> OSHA SIR `2015118376` · 11/6/2015 · SHAWNEE, KANSAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Toes(s), toenail(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident
- **Source:** Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
- **Secondary source:** Racks-garment and other
## Employer
- **Name:** MWI Veterinary Supply Company
- **Location:** 10600 W 79th St, SHAWNEE, KANSAS, 66214
- **NAICS:** 424990
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee operating a stand-up forklift removed a pallet from a storage rack. His left foot was hanging over the rear of the forklift as he backed away from the rack. While reversing, he struck the storage rack behind him, injuring the toes on his left foot. He was wearing steel-toed shoes at the time. His second toe was amputated.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*