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Location:
Idaho -
Date:
08/28/2024 -
Incident Type:
Fall -
Description:
During burnout operations on the Wapiti Fire, Boise National Forest, a member of an Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) suffered a dislocated elbow. The crewmember fell and tried to catch themselves with an outstretched arm. The crewmember was evaluated by a crew EMT, and was transported by ground ambulance to Ketchum, ID. The crewmember was diagnosed, treated and released.
[This data was provided by the USFS Weekly Summary Report.]
Fall, Hand Crews, Firing
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