Asplundh Tree Expert Company
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment more than 30 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Asplundh Tree Expert Company | Report ID | 2015075212 |
| Address | 239 Great Belt Road | City, State ZIP | BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA 16002 |
| Event Date | July 29, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment more than 30 feet | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Secondary Source | Ropes, ties, chains, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1081603 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.79000, -79.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee trimming trees fell approximately 40 feet when the main climbing line anchor broke.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2015, a worker at Asplundh Tree Expert Company in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment more than 30 feet, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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