Design Landscaping Management, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — OLDSMAR, FLORIDA
| Employer | Design Landscaping Management, Inc. | Report ID | 2015042062 |
| Address | James Court | City, State ZIP | OLDSMAR, FLORIDA 34677 |
| Event Date | April 16, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541320 | Inspection # | 1064755 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.04000, -82.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trimming palm trees with a chain saw, fell approximately 20 feet off a ladder, and was struck in the face by the chain saw.
Incident Summary
On April 16, 2015, a worker at Design Landscaping Management, Inc. in OLDSMAR, FLORIDA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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