Northern Clearing, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — MONDOVI, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Northern Clearing, Inc. | Report ID | 2016065272 |
| Address | Senn Road- off right of way, between structures 82 adn 83 | City, State ZIP | MONDOVI, WISCONSIN 54755 |
| Event Date | June 14, 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) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.56000, -91.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 14, 2016, an employee was felling trees and brush around an overhead power transmission line with a chainsaw. The oak tree being felled slit up the middle and toppled to the ground, striking the employee's shoulder and knocking the employee to the ground. The employee was hospitalized with fractured collarbones and ribs.
Incident Summary
On June 14, 2016, a worker at Northern Clearing, Inc. in MONDOVI, WISCONSIN 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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