Struck by object or equipment rolling freely · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Jax Utilities Management, Inc., 2900 Davell Road , JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32254
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee and a second employee were cutting a log with a chain saw next to a storm water ditch. The employee walked to the downhill side of the log to position a 6-foot crowbar to assist with the log cutting. When he repositioned the crowbar, the log began to roll towards him and he fell into the ditch (approximately a 2-foot dry ditch). While he was in the ditch, another log rolled down. The second log crushed him and pinned him to the ground. He suffered a fractured pelvis and punctured bowel.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersLogs
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