Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 92864.015 - The employee is struck by falling tree and is killed.
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1208119.015 | 02/06/2017 | 561730 | Wards Tree Service |
Abstract: At approximately 12:18 p.m. on February 3, 2017, an employee was exposing tree root balls prior to pushing over standing tree trunks. The employee exposed root ball of a standing 87 foot tall pine tree trunk and attempted to push the trunk over with a Deere 50D mini excavator without success. He abandoned effort and moved to another tree. Coworkers saw the original tree trunk start to lean and fall towards the employee and yelled to him to clear out. The employee backed his Deere 50D away from the tree but ultimately left the ROP protected operator's position and was struck down by the tree directly outside of the Deere 50D. The employee suffered from crushed chest, crushed abdomen, broken leg and broken arm. The employee was killed.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single family or duplex dwelling | New project or new addition | Under $50,000 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1208119.015 | 44 | M | Fatality | Excavating and loading machine operators | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Site clearing and grubbing Fatality Cause: |
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