Treesmiths, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — EAST STROUDSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Treesmiths, Inc. | Report ID | 2018032715 |
| Address | Hollow Road | City, State ZIP | EAST STROUDSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 18301 |
| Event Date | March 20, 2018 | 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 by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.03000, -75.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was dropping a tree. The falling tree struck a nearby tree, causing the felled tree to spring up and strike the employee. He suffered a left shoulder injury and collapsed lung, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On March 20, 2018, a worker at Treesmiths, Inc. in EAST STROUDSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 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 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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