DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2020-07-22St MariesIdahoSt. Joseph LoggingChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersExplosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
An employee and the owner were changing a tire on a yarder. The tire next to it exploded, breaking both of their ribs. The employee and the owner were hospitalized.
2018-07-06St MariesIdahoJMF, IncAnkle(s)Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
A driver was loading a logging truck when a post on the truck broke. A log was dislodged and rolled off the truck, striking the driver. The driver suffered a broken ankle.
2015-08-04St MariesIdahoShane A Goicoechea TruckingChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersStruck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
An employee was wrapping a load when a log rolled off the load and came down on top of him. The log hit his torso, cracking his ribs, puncturing his lung, and requiring hospitalization.
2015-04-11St MariesIdahoStimson Lumber CompanyFinger(s), fingernail(s)Struck against object or equipment while moving it
While working in the sawmill, an employee de-energized and locked out a cutter before attempting to perform maintenance. After performing lockout/tagout, the employee manually rotated the wheel according to normal procedure and caught her left pinky and ring fingers in the knife blade.