UHaul Moving and Storage
Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
| Employer | UHaul Moving and Storage | Report ID | 2020021864 |
| Address | 3150 South Campbell | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI 65807 |
| Event Date | February 26, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Secondary Source | Chainsaws-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 532120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.15000, -93.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a chainsaw to clear brush. While cutting a tree, the tree kicked out and struck the employee causing a lower leg fracture.
Incident Summary
On February 26, 2020, a worker at UHaul Moving and Storage in SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, n.e.c., with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 114 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. injuries.
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