Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201620788 - Employee Fractures Chest in Fall from Tree

Accident Summary Nr: 201620788 -- Report ID: 1054116 -- Event Date: 07/02/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
304652266	07/03/2001	0783	0	Jon Edward Dunn

Abstract: On July 2, 2001, Employee #1 was downing a tree in a confined backyard. He had topped the tree and removed two 8 foot sections. Using his climbing gear and lanyard, he lowered himself down the tree to a height of between 18 feet and 25 feet. He appeared to have lost his footing, while adjusting his climbing ropes. As he attempted to recover and secure his ropes, he lost control of the ropes and fell to the ground. He sustained fractures to his chest and was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: CHEST, FRACTURE, ROPE, LIMBING, TREE, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, LOST CONTROL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	304652266			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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