Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 898031 - Employee killed while felling tree

Accident Summary Nr: 898031 -- Report ID: 0355112 -- Event Date: 04/14/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
126642941	04/17/1997	0782	0	Mobilawn

Abstract: At approximately 11:15 a.m. on April 14, 1997, Employee #1 cut the top off a previously limbed oak tree at a height of approximately 20 ft. The top of the tree had a rope tied to it to prevent it from falling to the ground. When the top was pulled away from the main trunk, the top swung around and struck the trunk, cracking the hollow tree near its base. The 20 ft section of tree fell to the asphalt driveway along with Employee #1, who was still attached to his lanyards. He sustained a concussion and died.

Keywords: TREE FELLING, TREE, TREE SECTION, FALL, CONCUSSION, TREE TRIMMING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	126642941			Fatality	Concussion	Occupation not reported

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