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U. S. Dept. of the Interior

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U. S. Dept. of the Interior in GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE
Employer U. S. Dept. of the Interior Report ID 2023076471
Address 107 Park Headquarters Road City, State ZIP GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE 37738
Event Date July 19, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Trees
Industry (NAICS) 924120 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 35.68000, -83.53000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting a tree as part of a trail crew. The tree fell and struck an unknown object, causing it to break off and fall back toward the employee. The employee was struck by the tree and trapped. They were hospitalized for a broken arm and a concussion.

Incident Summary

On July 19, 2023, a worker at U. S. Dept. of the Interior in GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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