U.S. Forest Service - Los Padres National Forest
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | U.S. Forest Service - Los Padres National Forest | Report ID | 2016031882 |
| Address | St. Lucia Ranger District, Baja Campground, Branch Creek Road | City, State ZIP | SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA 93454 |
| Event Date | March 2, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 115310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.94000, -120.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While an employee was conducting a tree felling operation, the holding wood snapped and the tree came off the stump in the direction of the employee. The employee was following a designated escape route when the bole of the tree impacted his left side, breaking his rib, scapula, and clavicle; cutting his lip; and causing a chest contusion.
Incident Summary
On March 2, 2016, a worker at U.S. Forest Service - Los Padres National Forest in SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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