Laurel Creek Hardwoods
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — RICHWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Laurel Creek Hardwoods | Report ID | 2020076321 |
| Address | 192 Riverside Dr | City, State ZIP | RICHWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA 26261 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Logs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.21000, -80.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a cant hook to remove a stuck cant from a cant catcher. The cant kicked back and struck the employee in the lower left leg, breaking the leg. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2020, a worker at Laurel Creek Hardwoods in RICHWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with logs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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