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Verrier Tree Service Inc.

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — WEST GREENWICH, RHODE ISLAND

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Verrier Tree Service Inc. in WEST GREENWICH, RHODE ISLAND
Employer Verrier Tree Service Inc. Report ID 20161110493
Address 753 Nooseneck Hill Road City, State ZIP WEST GREENWICH, RHODE ISLAND 02817
Event Date November 7, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet Source of Injury Vehicle, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 561730 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.62000, -71.63000

Incident Narrative

On 11/07/2016, an employee was standing on a tire when he slipped and fell 3 feet to the ground, suffering a hip fracture. He was hospitalized and required surgery.

Incident Summary

On November 7, 2016, a worker at Verrier Tree Service Inc. in WEST GREENWICH, RHODE ISLAND suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with vehicle, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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