Asplundh Tree Expert Company
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Asplundh Tree Expert Company | Report ID | 2015042196 |
| Address | 11002 Greenbay St. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77024 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.76000, -95.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A crew was removing a tree and had the tree cut down to 13 feet. As they were removing the stump, the tree fell striking the employee's ankle. The employee was transported to the hospital where he was admitted for surgery on his ankle.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2015, a worker at Asplundh Tree Expert Company in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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