Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 100512.015 - Employee falls from tree and bruises torso

Accident Summary Nr: 100512.015 -- Report ID: 0950647 -- Event Date: 05/09/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1243093.015	06/28/2017		561730	Western Tree Care

Abstract: At 8:32 a.m. on May 9, 2017, an employee climbed the tree using tree climbing spurs preparing to make a cut with a chainsaw. The employee climbed the tree and before he could make a cut the tree began to crack from the bottom, and uprooted from the ground. The employee fell with the tree and sustained bruises to his chest and abdominal area. The employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.

Keywords: Chain Saw, Fall, Falling Object, Torso, Tree Felling

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1243093.015	30	M	Hospitalized injury		Equipment Operator: Heavy

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