U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Forest Service
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Fractures and other injuries, unspecified - HATHAWAY PINES, California
| Employer | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Forest Service |
| Address | Forest Road, Hwy. 4 |
| City, State ZIP | HATHAWAY PINES, California 95233 |
| Report ID | 2016054165 |
| Event Date | May 13, 2016 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, unspecified |
| Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle |
| Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 115310 |
| Inspection # | 1152452 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.18000, -120.37000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using a chain saw to cut sections of a felled tree. When the saw cut completely through a section, the tree, which was under tension, swung 7 feet and hit him in the hip area, knocking him to the ground. He broke his femur, sacrum, pelvis, and ribs and suffered internal injuries, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 13, 2016, a worker at U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Forest Service in HATHAWAY PINES, California suffered fractures and other injuries, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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