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Incident Information:
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Location:
Montana -
Date:
08/14/2007 -
Incident Type:
Hit by Tree -
Description:
On August 14, 2007, an experienced Hot Shot Crew Squad Boss suffered broken ribs when a small snag fell back to where he had felled a green tree. Crew EMTs initiated a helicopter medical evacuation that went smoothly. The sawyer was treated at a local hospital, and is expected to make a complete recovery.
Falling Operation, Hit by Tree