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Accident Summary Nr: 955880 - Employee Killed In Fall From Ladder While Cutting Tree Limb
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304133861 | 04/02/2001 | 1521 | 0 | O.J. Smith Builders, Lcc |
Abstract: At 8:00 a.m. on March 28, 2001, Employee #1 attempted to retrieve a set of keys that were stuck at the end of a tree limb that was approximately 20 feet above ground level. Employee #1 set up a ladder and climbed up the tree to cut the limb with a chain saw. Employee #1 cut the limb. The limb fell, hit the ground and sprung back and hit the ladder. Employee #1 fell approximately 20 feet to the ground and suffered fatal injuries.
Keywords:
tree limb, chain saw, ladder, tree, fall, concussion
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other building | Maintenance or repair | Under $50,000 | X | ||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304133861 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 20 feet Cause: Landscaping Fatality Cause: Fall, other |