USDA Forest Service, White River National Forrest
Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — MEEKER, COLORADO
| Employer | USDA Forest Service, White River National Forrest | Report ID | 2018066099 |
| Address | USFS Blanco Ranger District | City, State ZIP | MEEKER, COLORADO 81641 |
| Event Date | June 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 | Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway | Source of Injury | ATV, all terrain vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 921190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.03000, -107.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating an ATV when it rolled over. He contacted the ground and the rolling ATV, suffering a punctured lung and shoulder injury. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 20, 2018, a worker at USDA Forest Service, White River National Forrest in MEEKER, COLORADO 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 jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway, with atv, all terrain vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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