Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201066172 - Tree trimmer injured by falling fronds

Accident Summary Nr: 201066172 -- Report ID: 0950632 -- Event Date: 04/02/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300793742	04/05/2003	0783	561730	Cipriano Ramirez

Abstract: On April 2, 2003, Employee #1, a tree trimmer, climbed a palm tree to remove dead leaves. While he was doing this, a large section (estimated to weigh more than 100 lb) of dead palm tree leaves separated from the tree and slid down the trunk. The clump of leaves fell between Employee #1 and the palm tree, and like a wedge, became stuck in the closed circle of his safety belt. The asymmetrical weight of the clump trapped and twisted Employee #1 in his safety belt, cutting off circulation to his leg. Employee #1 was rescued by local fire fighters, and life-flighted to Scripps Memorial Hospital where he was admitted with contusions and abrasions.

Keywords: TREE PRUNER, SAFETY BELT, LACERATION, TREE, ABRASION, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, TREE TRIMMING, CONTUSION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300793742			Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Laborers, except construction

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