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Howard Cogar Logging, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — DIANA, WEST VIRGINIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Howard Cogar Logging, Inc. in DIANA, WEST VIRGINIA
Employer Howard Cogar Logging, Inc. Report ID 2016064883
Address Skelt Road City, State ZIP DIANA, WEST VIRGINIA 26217
Event Date June 2, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Trees
Industry (NAICS) 113310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 38.58000, -80.45000

Incident Narrative

An employee had been cutting trees in an area. While walking back up the road, the employee was struck by a falling tree, suffering broken ribs and a collapsed lung.

Incident Summary

On June 2, 2016, a worker at Howard Cogar Logging, Inc. in DIANA, WEST VIRGINIA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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.

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