Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202314324 - Employee trimming tree falls and fractures leg

Accident Summary Nr: 202314324 -- Report ID: 0950612 -- Event Date: 07/29/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125567172	08/10/2004	0783	561730	Unlimited Tree Service

Abstract: On July 29, 2004, an employee of a tree trimming company was trimming a palm tree. As he wrapped his safety belt around a palm leaf he lost his balance and fell approximately 36 feet. He sustained a broken leg and was hospitalized for several days.

Keywords: FRACTURE, TREE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TREE TRIMMING, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125567172			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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