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Accident: 96281.015 - Two Groundskeepers Are Struck By Fallen Tree Branch, And Req
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1239141.015 | 06/13/2017 | Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park And Museum |
At 10:15 a.m. on June 5, 2017, two groundskeepers (Employees #1 and 2) were cutt ing down a dead tree that measured between 40-50 feet tall. After cutting a notc hed wedge in the tree, the two employees began pushing on the tree to get it to fall. One of the tree's branches, measuring 4 to 5 feet long, fell and struck bo th employees. Employee #1 sustained a trauma to his head, as well as a 4 inch la ceration to his arm that required 11 staples. Employee #2 also sustained a head injury, in addition to a bruised elbow.
Keywords:
arm, elbow, falling object, head, laceration, struck by, tree felling, tree limb, tree trimming
| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1239141.015 | 21 | M | Hospitalized injury | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |