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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1201209.015 - John Lucas Tree Expert Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Concord Area Office
Site Address:
John Lucas Tree Expert Co.
Meadow Brook Road
Springfield, NH 03284
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 958, Portland, ME 04104
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/06/2017
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 02/03/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1170746 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 11:45 a.m. on January 5, 2017, an employee was trimming upper tree branches. The employee was preparing to descend from the tree and wrapped the descending line around a branch the size of his wrist. As he started to descend, the branch broke and he fell 40 feet to the ground. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured pelvis, broken transverse process on L2 and L3 vertebrae, fractured rib, collapsed lung, and a broken left elbow.
Keywords: Fall, Fall Protection, Tree, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1201209.015 | 21 | M | Hospitalized injury | Chainsaw Operator |