U.S. Department of Interior
Struck by other falling powered vehicle — Fractures — SHERIDAN, MONTANA
| Employer | U.S. Department of Interior | Report ID | 2017087889 |
| Address | Section 24 Springs Section | City, State ZIP | SHERIDAN, MONTANA 59749 |
| Event Date | August 16, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thoracic region |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Skid steer loaders, mini loaders |
| Secondary Source | Jacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.34000, -112.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting the track on a skid steer that was on a jack when the skid steer shifted and caused the jack to slip. The skid steer then fell on the employee, fracturing the T2 vertebra.
Incident Summary
On August 16, 2017, a worker at U.S. Department of Interior in SHERIDAN, MONTANA suffered fractures to the thoracic region. The incident was classified as struck by other falling powered vehicle, with skid steer loaders, mini loaders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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