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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2016109445 · 10/6/2016 · REA Energy Cooperative Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Limbs, branches-unattached

Employer

Name
REA Energy Cooperative Inc.
Location
507 Dumrie Road, HOME, PENNSYLVANIA, 15747
NAICS
221121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was removing a fallen white pine tree limb with an 8-foot extendable chain saw when a limb fell onto a communication line and struck the employee. The employee suffered fractures to the scapula and ribs.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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