Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 141344.015 - Employee incurs back injuries in fall from palm tree

Accident Summary Nr: 141344.015 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 11/16/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1565096.015	11/22/2021		111336	Alexandra Dates Inc

Abstract: At 10:40 a.m. on November 16, 2021, an employee was harvesting Deglet Dates at the crown of a palm tree that was approximately 25 feet above ground. While harvesting, the employee was using a harness, chain, rope, and a machete. When the employee began to turn to harvest dates from the other side of the tree, it is suspected that he detached the chain and rope to change positions. The employee fell to the dirt ground below and sustained unspecified injuries to the back and right side of his body. The employee was transported and admitted to the hospital for treatment.

Keywords: Back, Chain, Fall From Elevation, Harness, Harvesting, Palm Tree, Rope, Tree Care

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1565096.015	33	M	Hospitalized injury		Laborers, except construction

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