Pontotoc Electric Power Association
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Pontotoc Electric Power Association | Report ID | 2019010664 |
| Address | 930 Hwy 41 S. | City, State ZIP | PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI 38863 |
| Event Date | January 19, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.21000, -88.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving a wedge into a tree that was being felled. The wind blew the tree down in the opposite direction from the one intended; part of the tree struck the employee, causing a broken left ankle.
Incident Summary
On January 19, 2019, a worker at Pontotoc Electric Power Association in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the ankle(s). 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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