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Scotts Chapel Road Fatality 2010

  • Incident Information:

    Scotts_Chapel_Fatality
    Scotts_Chapel_Road_Final_Report
    Scotts_Chapel_Road_KDF_Injury_24_Report

  • Location:

    Kentucky

  • Date:

    09/07/2010

  • Incident Type:

    Hit by Tree

  • Description:

    On September 7, 2010, Donald S. Lam, a Kentucky Division of Forestry Forest Ranger Technician engaged in fire suppression activities, was struck in the head by a snag that had fallen and rolled downhill over a small bluff, striking Lam in the head. He was knocked out and sustained a serious head injury, fractured hip, bruises, and a 2nd degree leg burn on his calves from the burning snag.

    Lam, who had been in critical condition in the ICU since his injuries occurred, passed away on February 17.

    Initial Attack, Fatality, Hit by Tree

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