Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 88432.015 - Worker Gets Caught in Tree Auger and Dies

Accident Summary Nr: 88432.015 -- Report ID: 0551800 -- Event Date: 05/14/2016
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1147677.015	05/16/2016	0783	561730	105020 - Homeland Tree Service

Abstract: At 12:00 a.m. on May 14, 2016, a worker was gathering logs and brush that had accumulated around a stump grinder in operation. The worker tripped and fell head first into the rotating blade of the auger, becoming entangled and suffering multiple injuries. He died as a result of his injuries.

Keywords: Auger, Blade, Caught Between, Guard, Laceration

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1147677.015	18	M	Fatality		Occupation not reported

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