Forest Service, Mount Hood National Forest
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Crushing injuries — SANDY, OREGON
| Employer | Forest Service, Mount Hood National Forest | Report ID | 2023087901 |
| Address | 16400 Champion Way | City, State ZIP | SANDY, OREGON 97055 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Boulders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 924120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.40000, -122.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was fighting a fire when they were struck by a dislodged rock. The employee sustained a crush injury to the arm and upper torso.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2023, a worker at Forest Service, Mount Hood National Forest in SANDY, OREGON suffered crushing injuries to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with boulders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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