W.A. Kendall & Co., Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Fractures - JASPER, Georgia
| Employer | W.A. Kendall & Co., Inc. |
| Address | 1141 Ga Hwy 136 |
| City, State ZIP | JASPER, Georgia 30143 |
| Report ID | 2017098821 |
| Event Date | September 14, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle |
| Source of Injury | Logs |
| Secondary Source | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.51000, -84.42000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting up a tree that had fallen across a power line. The power line was under the tree and was stretched taught. When the employee cut the final log, it broke suddenly and was flung into the air. The employee ran a few steps and the log hit him in the head and shoulder area. He suffered a fractured spine, crushed vertebrae, and facial lacerations.
Incident Summary
On September 14, 2017, a worker at W.A. Kendall & Co., Inc. in JASPER, Georgia suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with logs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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