R&D Maintenance. Hartwell Project
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Fractures — HARTWELL, GEORGIA
| Employer | R&D Maintenance. Hartwell Project | Report ID | 2024109710 |
| Address | 6961 Powerhouse Rd | City, State ZIP | HARTWELL, GEORGIA 30643 |
| Event Date | October 18, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Limbs, branches unattached |
| Secondary Source | Trees | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.38000, -82.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a chainsaw to cut an oak tree that had been damaged in a storm. The employee had cleared the area and cut the tree to a knee-high height. He began to saw a limb that measured approximately 8-10 inches diameter and 10 feet long. While sawing the limb, he noticed it was about to fall and stepped backward. He lost his footing just as the limb came loose. The limb landed on his left leg approximately 6-8 inches above his ankle, pinning his lower leg and resulting in a broken bone that required hospitalization and surgery. The employee was wearing personal protective equipment at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On October 18, 2024, a worker at R&D Maintenance. Hartwell Project in HARTWELL, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with limbs, branches unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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