Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC | Report ID | 2018088401 |
| Address | 10254 Curry Ford Rd. | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32825 |
| Event Date | August 16, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ground, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.50000, -81.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a tree branch while standing on top of a truck when he lost his balance, fell to the ground, and landed on his left side, fracturing his humerus.
Incident Summary
On August 16, 2018, a worker at Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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