Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170380091 - Employee injured in fall with dead tree

Accident Summary Nr: 170380091 -- Report ID: 0950615 -- Event Date: 07/21/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120286034	08/10/1994	0783	0	Davey Tree Service

Abstract: Employee #1, a tree climber, was in a wooded area north of cabins used by the Alcohol Rehabilitation Program. He was 50 ft up cutting a dead tree in sections using a chain saw and come-along winch. The tree fell, along with Employee #1. Employee #1 suffered a fractured pelvis and ribs, punctured ribs and throat, and a laceration of his elbow. The tree trunk below Employee #1 was weak due to beetles and other insects and broke when pressure was applied from the pull line and attached come-along. The damage was not readily visible from the exterior. Employee #1 had been employed by his employer for approximately 18 months.

Keywords: THROAT, FRACTURE, TREE FELLING, WORK RULES, TREE, PELVIS, RIB, FALL, PUNCTURE, UNSTABLE POSITION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120286034			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Forestry workers, except logging

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