Kennebec Lumber Co.
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Bruises, contusions — TAMWORTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | Kennebec Lumber Co. | Report ID | 2024076137 |
| Address | 4 Ossipee Mountain Highway | City, State ZIP | TAMWORTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03886 |
| Event Date | July 9, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Abdomen unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back | Source of Injury | Stationary sawing machinery stationary n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Wood building materials unspecified form | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.82000, -71.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was running boards through an edger. A board kicked back and bruised the employee's abdomen.
Incident Summary
On July 9, 2024, a worker at Kennebec Lumber Co. in TAMWORTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered bruises, contusions to the abdomen unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back, with stationary sawing machinery stationary n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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