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Howerton Brothers Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — BLANCHARD, IDAHO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Howerton Brothers Inc. in BLANCHARD, IDAHO
Employer Howerton Brothers Inc. Report ID 20181010306
Address Poier Tree Farm City, State ZIP BLANCHARD, IDAHO 83804
Event Date October 4, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Pelvis
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Trees
Industry (NAICS) 113310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 48.00000, -117.01000

Incident Narrative

A felled tree kicked back and slid down a hill, striking an employee. The employee's pelvis was broken.

Incident Summary

On October 4, 2018, a worker at Howerton Brothers Inc. in BLANCHARD, IDAHO suffered fractures to the pelvis. 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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