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Bruises, contusions

1 hospitalization · 2016109988 · 10/24/2016 · Treesmiths, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Head, unspecified
Nature of injury
Bruises, contusions

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Limbs, branches-unattached
Secondary source
High winds, gusts, turbulence

Employer

Name
Treesmiths, Inc.
Location
North Clay Road, LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA, 17543
NAICS
561730
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting a tree stump. A strong gust of wind caused a large branch from a nearby tree to break off and fly toward the injured employee. The branch struck the employee in the back of the head causing a severe head contusion.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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