U.S. Forest Service - Los Padres National Forest

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Fractures - SANTA MARIA, California

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. Forest Service - Los Padres National Forest in SANTA MARIA, California
Employer U.S. Forest Service - Los Padres National Forest
Address St. Lucia Ranger District, Baja Campground, Branch Creek Road
City, State ZIP SANTA MARIA, California 93454
Report ID 2016031882
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
GPS Coordinates 34.94000, -120.41000

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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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