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Accident: 200690014 - Employee Killed In Fall When Pulled From Tree

Accident: 200690014 -- Report ID: 0112600 -- Event Date: 04/23/1996
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
11288723704/25/19960783Crane Tree Care
Employee #1 was removing a tree when the tail section of the rope to which he was attached became entangled in the chipper. The chipper, which was located on the ground, pulled Employee #1 from the tree. He fell approximately 50 ft and was killed.
Keywords: tree felling, lifeline, rope, work rules, caught by, chipper, tree, fall, entangled
Employee # Inspection Age Sex Degree Nature
1 112887237

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