Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170727564 - FALL - LOST BALANCE WHILE IN TREE
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119733269 | 12/06/1993 | 0783 | 0 | Noonan Tree Care |
Abstract: A tree trimmer, certified through the International Society of Arborists, had ascended a ladder to access an area of a tree that needed to be trimmed. The employee climbed into the crotch of the tree at a height of about 9 meters above the ground and started to tie himself in with his lanyard. He slung the lanyard around the trunk; but, when he attempted to catch the end, he lost his balance and fell to the ground. He sustained a broken arm, back, and neck. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119733269 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Forestry workers, except logging |
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