Jackson Tree and Landscape LLC
Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet — Fractures — SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Jackson Tree and Landscape LLC | Report ID | 20181010139 |
| Address | Residence | City, State ZIP | SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71119 |
| Event Date | October 1, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Trees |
| Secondary Source | Lifelines, lanyards, safety belts, harnesses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.46000, -93.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An arborist was trimming a tree when his chainsaw cut his life line. He fell about 28 feet to the ground below, suffering a broken back and ribs.
Incident Summary
On October 1, 2018, a worker at Jackson Tree and Landscape LLC in SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet, with trees identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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