Longmeadow Country Club
Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified — Fractures — LONGMEADOW, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Longmeadow Country Club | Report ID | 20241211893 |
| Address | 400 Shaker Rd | City, State ZIP | LONGMEADOW, MASSACHUSETTS 01106 |
| Event Date | December 27, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Rib(s), oblique area |
| Event Type | Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified | Source of Injury | Limbs, branches unattached |
| Secondary Source | Trees | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713910 | Inspection # | 1795863 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.03000, -72.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting up a fallen tree when a branch snapped back and struck him across the chest, resulting in three broken ribs and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2024, a worker at Longmeadow Country Club in LONGMEADOW, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. The incident was classified as struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object unspecified, with limbs, branches unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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