PAWPAW LOGGING, INC.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — SUTTON, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | PAWPAW LOGGING, INC. | Report ID | 20201111148 |
| Address | Bug Ridge Rd | City, State ZIP | SUTTON, WEST VIRGINIA 26601 |
| Event Date | November 25, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 113310 | Inspection # | 1504763 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.63000, -80.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down a hill after making a notch in a poplar tree. The tree fell onto the employee, injuring his head.
Incident Summary
On November 25, 2020, a worker at PAWPAW LOGGING, INC. in SUTTON, WEST VIRGINIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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