Nature's Trees Inc.
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — MAPLEWOOD, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Nature's Trees Inc. | Report ID | 2016087681 |
| Address | 532 Academy Street | City, State ZIP | MAPLEWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07040 |
| Event Date | August 16, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1178556 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.73000, -74.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a tree to remove some limbs when the limb his climbing ropes were attached to broke. He fell at least 20 feet to the ground, suffering significant injuries and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 16, 2016, a worker at Nature's Trees Inc. in MAPLEWOOD, NEW JERSEY suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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