Strickland Timber LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — MONROEVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Strickland Timber LLC | Report ID | 2017021582 |
| Address | 7665 Lena Landegger Hwy | City, State ZIP | MONROEVILLE, ALABAMA 36460 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Limbs, branches-unattached |
| Secondary Source | Trees | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 113310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.59000, -87.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a tree limb with a chain saw in the bunching area on top of the tree. He noticed the limb was under pressure and stopped cutting. He was stepping over the limb when it snapped and struck his left leg, breaking both bones above the ankle.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2017, a worker at Strickland Timber LLC in MONROEVILLE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with limbs, branches-unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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