Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1281701.015 - The Davey Tree Expert Company
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Hileman Road
Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
Mailing Address:
1500 North Mantua Street, Kent, OH 44240
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/12/2018
Emphasis: L:Treetrim
Case Closed: 01/30/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1288326 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 9:15 a.m. on November 29, 2017, an employee was descending out of a tree that he had finished cutting limbs off. The employee's body positioning lanyard, referred to as a buck strap, became snagged on a branch. The employee accidentally unhooked his tie off line when he pulled himself up with his hands trying to unhook his buck strap. The employee fell 52 feet and struck two branches before hitting the ground. He suffered a broken tibia and fibula in right leg.
Keywords: Fall, Fracture, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1281701.015 | 39 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |
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