U. S. Dept. of Interior
Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. — Fractures — GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE
| Employer | U. S. Dept. of Interior | Report ID | 2024032305 |
| Address | 107 Park Headquarters | City, State ZIP | GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE 37738 |
| Event Date | March 14, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple regions of the head |
| Event Type | Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 115310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.68000, -83.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was limbing/bucking a horizontal tree from across the trail. A bound branch struck the employee's face once the cut was complete. The employee sustained multiple fractures, contusions, cuts, and lacerations to the face and head. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 14, 2024, a worker at U. S. Dept. of Interior in GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE suffered fractures to the multiple regions of the head. The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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