Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 29175.015 - Employee falls from tree and is killed

Accident Summary Nr: 29175.015 -- Report ID: 0626700 -- Event Date: 09/18/2012
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
644078.015	09/18/2012		561730	Moss Landscaping Inc

Abstract: On September 18, 2012, an employee was cutting tree limbs. While he was working, he fell to the ground and struck his head. Although he was tied off, the branch his lifeline was tied off to broke. The employee was killed as a result of his injuries sustained.

Keywords: Fall, Fall Protection, Lifeline, Tree Trimming, Unstable Position

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	644078.015	52	M	Fatality		Laborers, except construction

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