Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 813162 - FALL - CHAIN SAW CUT SUPPORT LANYARD

Accident Summary Nr: 813162 -- Report ID: 0552700 -- Event Date: 08/31/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120430145	08/31/1992	0783	0	Town & Country Tree Service

Abstract: A tree trimmer was tied off in a tree about 9.1 meters above the ground, preparing to cut a tree limb with a chain saw. After checking to make sure that the ground crew was clear, the employee started his chain saw and inadvertently cut through the lanyard supporting his harness, resulting in a headfirst fall to his death.

Keywords: CHAIN SAW, SAW, TREE, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TREE TRIMMING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120430145			Fatality	Concussion	Supervisors, related agricultural occupations

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