Asplundh Tree Expert Company
Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Asplundh Tree Expert Company | Report ID | 2015020494 |
| Address | Hwy 95 | City, State ZIP | DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA 33004 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Limbs, branches-unattached |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.04000, -80.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While cutting mangroves, a stem struck the employee's left foot, causing a laceration.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2015, a worker at Asplundh Tree Expert Company in DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, n.e.c., with limbs, branches-unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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