Kirk Short Logging
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — SAINT MARIES, IDAHO
| Employer | Kirk Short Logging | Report ID | 2017098435 |
| Address | I-90, Stimson Lumber Land | City, State ZIP | SAINT MARIES, IDAHO 83861 |
| Event Date | September 1, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 113310 | Inspection # | 1263227 |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.55000, -116.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trimming tree branches when a tree behind him fell on and crushed him.
Incident Summary
On September 1, 2017, a worker at Kirk Short Logging in SAINT MARIES, IDAHO suffered crushing injuries to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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