Ray Day Jr. Logging Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — WEIPPE, IDAHO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Ray Day Jr. Logging Inc. in WEIPPE, IDAHO
Employer Ray Day Jr. Logging Inc. Report ID 2018054258
Address Weitas Creek City, State ZIP WEIPPE, IDAHO 83553
Event Date May 2, 2018 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 Trees
Secondary Source Logging and wood processing machinery-specialized, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 113310 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 46.55000, -115.43000

Incident Narrative

An employee was setting a choker when the line flipped a tree onto him, fracturing his back.

Incident Summary

On May 2, 2018, a worker at Ray Day Jr. Logging Inc. in WEIPPE, IDAHO suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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