Green Valley Associates
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — ISLAND FALLS, MAINE
| Employer | Green Valley Associates | Report ID | 2017032665 |
| Address | 69 David St | City, State ZIP | ISLAND FALLS, MAINE 04747 |
| Event Date | March 23, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Secondary Source | Snow sports equipment | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623990 | Inspection # | 1222421 |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.01000, -68.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee struck a tree while riding a tube down a snow-covered hill, suffering multiple arm fractures, five fractured ribs, a punctured lung, and possible kidney damage.
Incident Summary
On March 23, 2017, a worker at Green Valley Associates in ISLAND FALLS, MAINE suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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