Wooster Cemetery Association
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — WOOSTER, OHIO
| Employer | Wooster Cemetery Association | Report ID | 2021010495 |
| Address | 983 Madison Avenue | City, State ZIP | WOOSTER, OHIO 44691 |
| Event Date | January 19, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 812220 | Inspection # | 1511393 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.78000, -81.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting down a tree. It started to fall, then struck him as he ran away. He suffered three broken ribs in the lower back, a bruised heart, and blood in the lungs.
Incident Summary
On January 19, 2021, a worker at Wooster Cemetery Association in WOOSTER, OHIO suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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