Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 34276.015 - Employee is struck by suspended tree trunk and is killed

Accident Summary Nr: 34276.015 -- Report ID: 0213400 -- Event Date: 11/06/2012
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
734461.015	11/09/2012		561730	Rg Landscaping & Tree Service

Abstract: At 1:39 p.m. on November 6, 2012, an employee was cutting a tree trunk into sections using a chainsaw. The employee was struck by a 37 foot section of the suspended oak tree trunk when it twisted and crushed the employee's chest, killing him.

Keywords: Chain Saw, Chest, Crushed, Struck By, Tree Trimming

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	734461.015	41	M	Fatality		Agricultural and food scientists

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