Menominee Tribal Enterprises
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — NEOPIT, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Menominee Tribal Enterprises | Report ID | 2021010175 |
| Address | Unknown | City, State ZIP | NEOPIT, WISCONSIN 54150 |
| Event Date | January 7, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1510443 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.98000, -88.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bucking an 18-inch-thick pine tree into logs using a 24-inch-long chainsaw. The pressure of a cut tree released and the tree sprang back toward the employee, crushing his right foot and penetrating his boot. The foot was broken and punctured.
Incident Summary
On January 7, 2021, a worker at Menominee Tribal Enterprises in NEOPIT, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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