# Fractures at REA Energy Cooperative Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2016109445` · 10/6/2016 · HOME, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*