Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201146776 - Employee Is Injured When Struck by Falling Tree Limb
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125948174 | 06/14/2005 | 0783 | 561730 | Procare Tree Service Inc |
Abstract: On March 12, 2005, Employee #1 and a coworker were feeding limbs and brush into a chipper away from the designated trimming area. Other employees were trimming trees at a height of approximately 30 to 40 feet. As one of the other employees made a cut, Employee #1 wandered into the drop zone and was struck on top of the head by the falling limb. He lost consciousness and was transported to a hospital where he underwent surgery and remained hospitalized. Employee #1 was wearing a hard hat at the time of the accident.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125948174 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |
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