Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202455218 - Employee Is Crushed and Killed While Trimming Tree
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310494794 | 03/26/2009 | 0783 | 561730 | Armando Merino/Fernando Pichinte |
Abstract: On March 26, 2009, Employee #1, a day laborer, was trimming an 80-ft-tall palm tree on a private residential property. He began trimming fronds at the bottom and continued upwards. According to the property owner, when Employee #1 was approximately half way up the palm tree, branches above him slid down and crushed him. The Fire Department rescued Employee #1 via ladder. He was then transported to Garfield Hospital, where he died.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310494794 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |
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