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Accident: 202081261 - Employee Is Injured In Fall From Tree
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 316287408 | 01/17/2012 | 0783 | The Tree Man, Llc |
On January 1, 2012, Employee #1 and other employees were clearing trees from the backyard of a residential home. Employee #1 was elevated approximately 40 feet to cut tree limbs in preparation to fell a tree. The employee was lowering a limb to the ground and the lowering line crossed over the lifeline as the limb was being lowered. A break occurred in the primary lifeline, and Employee #1 fell from the tree. The employee was wearing a tree climbing harness equipped with a primary lifeline that was secured to the tree. The harness was equipped with a lanyard, but it was not being used. The employee was transported to Carolinas Medical Center, where he underwent surgery. A rod was inserted in Employee #1's right leg, and pins were inserted in his right wrist to repair fractures. The employee's pelvis and three ribs were fractured. Employee #1 remained hospitalized.
| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316287408 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Timber cutting and logging occupations |