Davey Tree Expert Company
Struck by object or equipment rolling freely — Fractures — ROSWELL, GEORGIA
| Employer | Davey Tree Expert Company | Report ID | 2015063929 |
| Address | 55 Houze Way | City, State ZIP | ROSWELL, GEORGIA 30076 |
| Event Date | June 20, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment rolling freely | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.05000, -84.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a stump with a chain saw when the tree fell over and rolled into the employee, fracturing his pelvis.
Incident Summary
On June 20, 2015, a worker at Davey Tree Expert Company in ROSWELL, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment rolling freely, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 196 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object or equipment rolling freely" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object or equipment rolling freely injuries.
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