Green Valley Tree, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — WILLIMANTIC, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Green Valley Tree, LLC | Report ID | 20171111118 |
| Address | Memorial Drive | City, State ZIP | WILLIMANTIC, CONNECTICUT 06226 |
| Event Date | November 20, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Logs |
| Secondary Source | Trees | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.72000, -72.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 20, 2017, employee 1 was working on the ground clearing fallen branches as employee 2 was in a tree clearing dead branches. A log fell from the top of the tree, hit the ground and bounced up, hitting employee 1 in the back of the head and propelling him forward into another tree. He sustained head injuries and partial paralysis to his hands and feet, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On November 20, 2017, a worker at Green Valley Tree, LLC in WILLIMANTIC, CONNECTICUT suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with logs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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