Kermit Broome and Sons Wood Chipping, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Kermit Broome and Sons Wood Chipping, Inc. | Report ID | 20181010677 |
| Address | 329 Lower Woodville Rd | City, State ZIP | NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI 39120 |
| Event Date | October 16, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Limbs, branches-unattached |
| Secondary Source | Trees | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 113310 | Inspection # | 1354390 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.51000, -91.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on site cutting down a line of trees with a chainsaw when a branch struck his head, causing head trauma. Personal protective equipment was worn at the time.
Incident Summary
On October 16, 2018, a worker at Kermit Broome and Sons Wood Chipping, Inc. in NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with limbs, branches-unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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