Washburn Enterprises
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — KLAMATH, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | Washburn Enterprises | Report ID | 2025065716 |
| Address | 41 24'54.8"N 123 56'48.5"W | City, State ZIP | KLAMATH, CALIFORNIA 95548 |
| Event Date | June 16, 2025 | 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 | Limbs, branches unattached |
| Secondary Source | Trees | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 113310 | Inspection # | 1833584 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.60000, -124.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a tree. As they were walking away, part of the tree broke off and struck the employee. The employee sustained five broken ribs and a punctured lung.
Incident Summary
On June 16, 2025, a worker at Washburn Enterprises in KLAMATH, CALIFORNIA 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 limbs, branches unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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