Inspection Detail

Inspection: 111841169 - Davey Tree Surgery

Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office

Investigation Summary

Two tree trimmers were clearing tree limbs from around an overhead power line. One of the employees had tied off to one tree. When he finished trimming that tree, he swung on his lifeline to the next tree and grabbed a limb to position himself. The limb broke under his weight, and he dropped onto his taut line, causing the knot to slip and start running. He fell 7.6 to 9.1 meters onto the rocky ground, landing on his back. He was hospitalized with two broken discs in his lower back.

Keywords: FRACTURE, BACK, TREE, LANYARD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, VERTEBRA, TREE TRIMMING