Co-Mo Electric Cooperative, Inc
Entangled in other object or equipment — Fractures — TIPTON, MISSOURI
| Employer | Co-Mo Electric Cooperative, Inc | Report ID | 2016098673 |
| Address | 2 miles NW of Pilot Grove on HH | City, State ZIP | TIPTON, MISSOURI 65081 |
| Event Date | September 13, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Entangled in other object or equipment | Source of Injury | Hoisting accessories, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.64000, -92.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about September 13, 2016, an employee's right hand became caught in a tag line that was attached to the butt of a 40-foot pole. The employee suffered a broken right arm and femur.
Incident Summary
On September 13, 2016, a worker at Co-Mo Electric Cooperative, Inc in TIPTON, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as entangled in other object or equipment, with hoisting accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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