Trees Inc.
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached — Fractures — COLLINS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Trees Inc. | Report ID | 2015096766 |
| Address | 985 Alexander Mill Rd | City, State ZIP | COLLINS, GEORGIA 30421 |
| Event Date | September 15, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached | Source of Injury | Mowing machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1093372 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.13000, -82.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The boom of the Jerraff Side Trimmer fell on top of an employee fracturing his ribs and lower back.
Incident Summary
On September 15, 2015, a worker at Trees Inc. in COLLINS, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached, with mowing machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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