John Lucas Tree Expert Co.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — SKOWHEGAN, MAINE
| Employer | John Lucas Tree Expert Co. | Report ID | 20221211125 |
| Address | 120 Hilton Hills Rd | City, State ZIP | SKOWHEGAN, MAINE 04976 |
| Event Date | December 23, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trees, logs, limbs, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.81000, -69.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing trees from a power line when they were struck in the back by a piece of wood, resulting in a broken clavicle and broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On December 23, 2022, a worker at John Lucas Tree Expert Co. in SKOWHEGAN, MAINE suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with trees, logs, limbs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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