Castle Tree Service Materas
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — ORANGE, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Castle Tree Service Materas | Report ID | 20191010962 |
| Address | 228 Walnut Hill Rd | City, State ZIP | ORANGE, MASSACHUSETTS 01364 |
| Event Date | October 21, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Logs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1440489 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.58000, -72.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 21, 2019, an employee was observing a log being removed from a damaged tree when the log swung and struck the employee. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured skull and collarbone.
Incident Summary
On October 21, 2019, a worker at Castle Tree Service Materas in ORANGE, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with logs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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