Jasper Lumber Company, LLC
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — JASPER, ALABAMA
| Employer | Jasper Lumber Company, LLC | Report ID | 2023109550 |
| Address | 2700 Hwy 78 | City, State ZIP | JASPER, ALABAMA 35501 |
| Event Date | October 16, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Logs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1705044 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.84000, -87.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were trying to remove a hung log from a deck conveyor using a rope and a front-end loader. The log came out abruptly and struck one of the employee's legs, causing a fracture.
Incident Summary
On October 16, 2023, a worker at Jasper Lumber Company, LLC in JASPER, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with logs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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