Jaflo Tree Inc
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Jaflo Tree Inc | Report ID | 2017109937 |
| Address | 20 Williams St | City, State ZIP | PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY 08854 |
| Event Date | October 16, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Limbs, branches-unattached |
| Secondary Source | Trees | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.57000, -74.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by a falling tree limb, suffering a fractured back and multiple broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On October 16, 2017, a worker at Jaflo Tree Inc in PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with limbs, branches-unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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