# Bruises, contusions at Treesmiths, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2016109988` · 10/24/2016 · LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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