Tree Care of New York, LLC
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Fractures — LENOX, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Tree Care of New York, LLC | Report ID | 2023053980 |
| Address | 150 Hubbard Street | City, State ZIP | LENOX, MASSACHUSETTS 01240 |
| Event Date | May 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Wood, lumber, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.36000, -73.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting another employee with carrying a piece of wood when the injured employee rolled their ankle. He then lost his balance, causing the wood to drop onto his ankle, resulting in tibia and fibula fractures.
Incident Summary
On May 3, 2023, a worker at Tree Care of New York, LLC in LENOX, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with wood, lumber, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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