North Alabama Electric Co-Op
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — GRANT, ALABAMA
| Employer | North Alabama Electric Co-Op | Report ID | 2022032355 |
| Address | 2510 Baker Mountain Rd. | City, State ZIP | GRANT, ALABAMA 35747 |
| Event Date | March 15, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | 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) | 221122 | Inspection # | 1587016 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.51000, -86.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was directing a crew to cut a tree in an electric line's right of way. The tree fell the wrong way and knocked the employee to the ground, then landed on a utility vehicle and rolled back onto the employee. The employee suffered broken ribs and a contusion.
Incident Summary
On March 15, 2022, a worker at North Alabama Electric Co-Op in GRANT, ALABAMA suffered fractures 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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