Skyview Contracting
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — CATALDO, IDAHO
| Employer | Skyview Contracting | Report ID | 2024076664 |
| Address | National forest | City, State ZIP | CATALDO, IDAHO 83810 |
| Event Date | July 23, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 113310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.52000, -116.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was felling trees at a logging site. A falling tree kicked back and struck his chest pinning him against another tree. The employee sustained a lacerated spleen and a possible broken bone.
Incident Summary
On July 23, 2024, a worker at Skyview Contracting in CATALDO, IDAHO suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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