Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202528022 - Employee Is Killed Topping Trees

Accident Summary Nr: 202528022 -- Report ID: 0420600 -- Event Date: 09/14/2009
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
313858607	09/14/2009	0783	561730	Aarons Tree Service

Abstract: On September 14, 2009, Employee #1 was topping two tall pine trees, using climbing boots and a belt, to access the trees. He also wore a safety harness but tied-off to the same section of the tree he was topping. He forgot to move his tie-off point and after starting to cut the second notch on the opposite side of the first, the notched trunk began to fall. Witness stated, Employee #1 appeared to try and untie his safety line, but it was too late. The 6 ft section of tree, approximately 12 to 15 inches in diameter, fell approximately 40 ft, pulling him up and over the top of the remaining trunk and then down to the ground. Employee #1 was killed.

Keywords: TREE FELLING, LIFELINE, TREE, LANYARD, FALLING OBJECT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313858607			Fatality	Fracture	Laborers, except construction

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