The Davey Tree Expert Company
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — STRONGSVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | The Davey Tree Expert Company | Report ID | 2015086186 |
| Address | Royal Rd-Metro Park | City, State ZIP | STRONGSVILLE, OHIO 44136 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Ground irregularity |
| Secondary Source | Limbs, branches-unattached | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.30000, -81.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking up a hillside to plan line clearing work. He stepped on a branch, which rolled under his foot, and fell breaking his ankle. He was admitted to the hospital for treatment.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2015, a worker at The Davey Tree Expert Company in STRONGSVILLE, OHIO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with ground irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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