Worker Hurt In Salina Industrial Accident
KSAL Staff - Wed 06:05 PM 10/17/2012
Emergency responders were sent to PKM Steel at 228 E Avenue A at around 6:30 in the morning.
A person is recovering following a Wednesday morning accident in the South Salina Industrial Area.
Emergency responders were sent to PKM Steel at 228 E Avenue A at around 6:30 in the morning. Initial reports were that a man was pinned between some equipment.
PKM Steel Chief Operating Officer Mark Hamade tells KSAL News that an employee suffered a leg injury. He says that the exact circumstances as to what happened are still under investigation.
The employee is expected to make a full recovery.
Hamade adds that "safety is very important to us", saying that they take every injury, no matter how small or large, very seriously.
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raidernut
Wednesday 17 October 2012 19:52 Report this comment
Worked there over 20 years ago, place is, was, and always will be a death waiting to happen!!
markhamade
Thursday 18 October 2012 00:46 Report this comment
PKM STEEL SERVICE INC., is a great place to work & I can't comment about 20 years ago but I can say ownership cares about the staff & safety has always been paramount. Is it dangerous job? Yes it is, but so is crossing the street. We provide a safe and healthful workplace for our staff. We encourage continual improvement in workplace safety and health.