REA Energy Cooperative Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — HOME, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | REA Energy Cooperative Inc. | Report ID | 2016109445 |
| Address | 507 Dumrie Road | City, State ZIP | HOME, PENNSYLVANIA 15747 |
| Event Date | October 6, 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 | Limbs, branches-unattached |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.76000, -79.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a fallen white pine tree limb with an 8-foot extendable chain saw when a limb fell onto a communication line and struck the employee. The employee suffered fractures to the scapula and ribs.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2016, a worker at REA Energy Cooperative Inc. in HOME, PENNSYLVANIA 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 limbs, branches-unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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