Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1287771.015 - County Of Union Department Of Public Works
Inspection Information - Office: Nj-Ce-Trenton (Safety) New Jersey Department Of Labor And Workforce Development
Site Address:
County Of Union Department Of Public Works
1626 Lamberts Mill Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Mailing Address:
2371 South Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561210/Facilities Support Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/18/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/22/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1300381 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 10:30 a.m. on December 15, 2017, a tree climber had just completed chain sawing a branch of a tree. The employee's crew started lowering the branch to the ground. While lowering the cut branch, an upper tree branch used to support the sawed branch with the use of a rope, broke and fell. The branch struck the employee in the head. The employee was hospitalized and x-rays revealed thoracic fractures.
Keywords: Fracture, Neck, Struck By, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1287771.015 | 54 | M | Hospitalized injury | Timber cutting and logging occupations |
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