Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201283439 - Employee Is Killed by Falling Tree Branch

Accident Summary Nr: 201283439 -- Report ID: 0418100 -- Event Date: 08/17/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
315737692	08/18/2011	0783	561730	New Urban Forestry

Abstract: On August 17, 2011, Employee #1 was part of a crew removing three red oak trees at a residence. A crane supported a branch while he cut it on the stump side. When the branch broke below the choker, it fell and killed Employee #1.

Keywords: TREE FELLING, TREE LIMB, TREE, ABRASION, STRUCK BY, CONTUSION, CRANE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315737692			Fatality	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Occupation not reported

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