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Tamarack Mill, LLC

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — NEW MEADOWS, IDAHO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Tamarack Mill, LLC in NEW MEADOWS, IDAHO
Employer Tamarack Mill, LLC Report ID 2015096739
Address 3555 HWY 95 City, State ZIP NEW MEADOWS, IDAHO 83654
Event Date September 15, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. Body Part Multiple head locations
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Wood pieces, trim pieces, wood scraps, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 321113 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 45.03000, -116.26000

Incident Narrative

An employee was checking lumber sizes in a "safe zone" about 18-20 ft from the board edger when a board broke while being processed. The wooden pieces were ejected, striking and injuring the employee 20 ft away. The employee sustained a broken nose, injuries to the face and loss of consciousness.

Incident Summary

On September 15, 2015, a worker at Tamarack Mill, LLC in NEW MEADOWS, IDAHO suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with wood pieces, trim pieces, wood scraps, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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