ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT CO.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — HAMBURG, ARKANSAS
| Employer | ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT CO. | Report ID | 2017087991 |
| Address | 2020 US Highway 425 S | City, State ZIP | HAMBURG, ARKANSAS 71646 |
| Event Date | August 19, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.16000, -91.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a chainsaw to fell a 68-foot tall, 16-inch to 20-inch diameter at breast height chestnut tree when the tree began to fall and struck another tree. The butt of the tree kicked back, striking and fracturing the employee's right leg just above the ankle.
Incident Summary
On August 19, 2017, a worker at ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT CO. in HAMBURG, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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