US Forest Service
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO
| Employer | US Forest Service | Report ID | 2023065535 |
| Address | 180 Pagosa Street | City, State ZIP | PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO 81147 |
| Event Date | June 22, 2023 | 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 swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 115310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.26000, -107.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 22, 2023, a crew was hiking and clearing trails while heading to an avalanche area to remove trees. The crew came across a tree that was 10-inches in diameter and suspended above ground across the trail. The injured employee used a hand saw to cut the tree. The tree was tangled with another tree, causing it to kick up and strike the injured employee. She fell to the ground and became pinned to a log, resulting in a puncture wound to the leg and lung damage that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 22, 2023, a worker at US Forest Service in PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO 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 swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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