Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200375046 - Partner Is Killed in Fall from Tree

Accident Summary Nr: 200375046 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 05/13/2010
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
314085085	05/17/2010	0783	561730	R & R Tree Service

Abstract: On May 13, 2010, one of two partners of a tree service company climbed a dead tree in a backyard of a residence and began piecing it out for removal. After he removed the top, the tree broke at approximately 6 feet above the ground. The partner fell to the concrete pad in the yard next door. He was killed and pronounced dead at the scene.

Keywords: TREE FELLING, TREE, FALL, TREE TRIMMING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	314085085			Fatality	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm

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