Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201091113 - EMPLYEE BREAKS BACK DURING FALL FROM TREE
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126216159 | 10/28/1997 | 0783 | 0 | Montecito Tree Care |
Abstract: On October 21, 1997, Employee #1 was climbing a 50-ft. Sycamore tree and had reached his setup height on the main trunk. He attached a buck strap to the main trunk while attempting to set up an emergency fall line. The tree was rotten on the inside and the main trunk broke. Employee #1 fell approximately 30 feet to the roof, fracturing three vertebrae in his lower back. The employer was Montecito Tree Care, 690 1/2 Westmont Road, Montecito, CA.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126216159 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |
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