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Accident Summary Nr: 593699 - TREE FELL ONTO EMPLOYEE
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101395218 | 06/27/1990 | 4911 | 0 | Tombigbee Electric Power Association |
Abstract: AN ELECTRIC UTILITY EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A TREE AS PART OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY CLEARING PROJECT. THE TREE HAS WAS CUTTING SPLIT ABOUT 11 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THE EMPLOYEE'S SAW HUNG UP IN THE TREE; AND, AS HE TRIED TO FREE THE SAW, THE TREE SNAPPED FROM THE STUMP. THE TREE FELL ON THE EMPLOYEE, WHO DIED AS A RESULT OF THE INJURIES HE SUSTAINED IN THE ACCIDENT.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101395218 | Fatality | Fracture | Forestry workers, except logging |
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