Bartlett Tree Experts
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — BRIDGTON, MAINE
| Employer | Bartlett Tree Experts | Report ID | 2016109461 |
| Address | 62 Cedar Drive | City, State ZIP | BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.06000, -70.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was dragging tree limbs to a chipper via a winch system when his legs were struck by either the tree limbs or the winch system, resulting in one broken leg and a possible break to his other leg.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2016, a worker at Bartlett Tree Experts in BRIDGTON, MAINE suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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